ECONOMIC

[ ˌi:kə'nɒmɪk , ɛk- ]

■ adjective

1》 relating to ~s or the economy.

2》 justified in terms of profitability.

↘sparing in the use of resources or money.

Origin

ME: via OFr. and L. from Gk oikonomikos , from oikonomia (see economy ).