Definition of economical

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  • economical is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • economical is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • economical is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 21

Definition of economical

  • using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a modern economical heating system
    2. an economical use of her time

    Synonyms

    1. economic
  • of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth (adjective)

    Examples

    1. aspects of social, political, and economical life

    Synonyms

    1. economic
  • avoiding waste (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an economical meal
    2. an economical shopper

    Synonyms

    1. frugal
    2. scotch
    3. sparing
    4. stinting

See definition of economical in Merriam Webster