English to English adjective
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of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth | | Example: economic growth aspects of social, political, and economical life
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using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness | | Example: an economic use of home heating oil a modern economical heating system an economical use of her time
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avoiding waste | | Example: an economical meal an economical shopper a frugal farmer a frugal lunch a sparing father and a spending son sparing in their use of heat and light stinting in bestowing gifts thrifty because they remember the great Depression `scotch' is used only informally
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