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economical

ec·o·nom·i·cal [ èkə nómmik'l, kə nómmik'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. resourcefully frugal: careful in making the best use of resources
an economical cook

2. inexpensive: costing relatively little in comparison with other things in the same class
a home that's economical to run

3. avoiding waste: efficient in terms of avoiding unnecessary waste
provides an economic alternative to recycling

4. efficient: efficient in terms of avoiding unnecessary expenditure of time or energy
an economical gesture


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