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| ec·o·nom·i·cal [ èkə nómmik'l, kə nómmik'l ] |
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1. resourcefully frugal: careful in making the best use of resources
  an economical cook
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2. inexpensive: costing relatively little in comparison with other things in the same class
a home that's economical to run
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3. avoiding waste: efficient in terms of avoiding unnecessary waste
provides an economic alternative to recycling
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4. efficient: efficient in terms of avoiding unnecessary expenditure of time or energy
an economical gesture
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