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economical

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economical /ˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪkəl/ adjective
economical
/ˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
adjective
Learner's definition of ECONOMICAL
[more economical; most economical]
: using money, resources, etc., carefully节俭的;节约的;不浪费的
used to describe a product that is not expensive to own and use经济节约的
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 8485 COCA: 11250

economical

adjective

eco·​nom·​i·​cal ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mi-kəl How to pronounce economical (audio)
ˌē-kə-
1
: marked by careful, efficient, and prudent use of resources : thrifty
an economical shopper
2
: operating with little waste or at a saving
an economical car
3
archaic : economic sense 5
Choose the Right Synonym for economical

sparing, frugal, thrifty, economical mean careful in the use of one's money or resources.

sparing stresses abstention and restraint.

sparing in the offering of advice

frugal implies absence of luxury and simplicity of lifestyle.

ran a frugal household

thrifty stresses good management and industry.

thrifty use of nonrenewable resources

economical stresses prudent management, lack of wastefulness, and use of things to their best advantage.

an economical health-care plan

Example Sentences

an economical way to heat your house a practical and economical solution to the problem
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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The first known use of economical was in the 15th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 8485 COCA: 11250
economical

adjective

VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES VERBSbe, seem節約;好像經濟Solid fuel would be more economical.固體燃料會更加經濟。ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/頗為/非常節約highly, remarkably非常經濟This new oven is highly economical.這個新烤箱非常節能。PREPOSITIONin在⋯方面經濟This arrangement is more economical in its use of staff.這種安排比較節約員工人力。of在⋯方面節約more economical of time and resources更節約時間和資源with在⋯方面節省This arrangement is more economical with space.這種安排更節省空間。PHRASESeconomical with the truth隱瞞事實She accused him of being economical with the truth (= not telling the truth).她指責他沒有把真相說出來。

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