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economical
What does economical mean?
economical (adjective): using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use economical in a sentence?
- A modern economical heating system. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- An economical use of her time. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does economical come from?
From economic + -al.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to economical
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “economical” mean?
situated in, designed to be used in, or carried on in the open air
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having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite
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likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous
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using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
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