/ ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl; ˌekə-; NAmE -ˈnɑːm-/ adjective
1.
providing good service or value in relation to the amount of time or money spent :
an economical car to run (= one that does not use too much petrol / gas)
It would be more economical to buy the bigger size.
OPP uneconomical
2.
using no more of sth than is necessary :
an economical use of space
an economical prose style (= one that uses no unnecessary words)
OPP uneconomical
3.
not spending more money than necessary :
He was economical in all areas of his life.
SYN frugal
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IDIOMS
- economical with the truth