economical

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   avoiding waste

   an economical meal

2. 2
   adj

   Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.

   He was an economical person by nature.

3. 3
   adj

   Saving money or resources.

   The new, eco-friendly bicycle was an economical purchase.

4. 4
   adj

   Relating to economy in any other sense.

   In economical science, value and the power of producing value are taken into consideration.

5. 5
   adj

   using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness

6. 6
   adj

   of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth

7. 7
   adj

   Having a low economy rate.

Etymology

From economic + -al.