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Economical: meaning, definitions and examples

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economical

 

[ ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

financial

Relating to or concerned with the efficient use of money and resources.

Synonyms

cost-effective, efficient, frugal, thrifty

Examples of usage

  • An economical solution to the budget problem was proposed by the finance department.
  • She always shops at economical stores to save money.
  • We need to find more economical ways to produce energy.

Translations

Translations of the word "economical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 econômico

🇮🇳 आर्थिक

🇩🇪 wirtschaftlich

🇮🇩 ekonomis

🇺🇦 економічний

🇵🇱 ekonomiczny

🇯🇵 経済的

🇫🇷 économique

🇪🇸 económico

🇹🇷 ekonomik

🇰🇷 경제적

🇸🇦 اقتصادي

🇨🇿 ekonomický

🇸🇰 ekonomický

🇨🇳 经济的

🇸🇮 ekonomski

🇮🇸 hagkvæmur

🇰🇿 экономикалық

🇬🇪 ეკონომიკური

🇦🇿 iqtisadi

🇲🇽 económico

Etymology

The word 'economical' originated from the Latin word 'oeconomicus', which means 'of domestic economy'. Over time, the term evolved to include the concept of efficient use of resources, especially money. The modern usage of 'economical' emphasizes the importance of saving and efficiency in financial matters.

See also: economic, economics, economizer, macroeconomy.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,228 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.