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economical
has definitions from the field of economics
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[ adjective ] using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
Synonyms Examples "an economic use of home heating oil" "a modern economical heating system" "an economical use of her time" Used in print (Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)Acreage in_excess_of the minimum is good practice as recreation areas are never too large for the future and it is often more economical to operate one large area than several small ones . (Handbook of Federal Aids to Communities. U.S. Dep...)This may be helpful in improving the competitive position of established firms through diversification and expansion or through more economical utilization of plant capacity . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] (economics) of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
Synonyms Examples "economic growth" "aspects of social, political, and economical life" Used in print (Kenneth Reiner, "Coping with Runaway Technology"...)In_any_event , whether society may have cancer , or merely a virus infection , the `` disease '' , we shall find , is political , economical , social , and even medical . We are already committed to establishing man 's supremacy over nature and everywhere on earth , not merely in the limited social political economical context we are fond of today . |
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[ adjective ] avoiding waste
Examples "an economical meal" "a frugal farmer" "a frugal lunch" "a sparing father and a spending son" "stinting in bestowing gifts" "thrifty because they remember the great Depression" (`scotch' is used only informally) Used in print (Sports Age, 24:9...)They come prepared for family fun because Americans in ever growing numbers are learning that here is the way to a fine economical vacation that becomes a family experience of lasting importance . Related terms |
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