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

ECONOMICAL meaning: 1. using as little of something as possible; wasting nothing or very little: 2. avoiding stating…. Learn more.

ECONOMICAL definition: avoiding waste or extravagance; thrifty. See examples of economical used in a sentence.

Economical means using the minimum amount of time, effort, or language that is necessary. His gestures were economical, his words generally mild.

1. using the minimum required; not wasteful of time, effort, resources, etc: an economical car; an economical style. 2. frugal; thrifty: she was economical by nature.

economical, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Economical refers to the efficient or prudent use of resources, such as money, time, or materials. It often indicates minimizing waste or not using more than is necessary, resulting in savings or cost …

The author is often praised for her simple, economical writing style. [=a way of writing that uses only the words that are most necessary] We offer quality products at economical prices. [=prices that many …

Economical implies prudent planning in the disposition of resources so as to avoid unnecessary waste or expense: economical in budgeting household expenditures.

Definition of economical adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.