Definition of ECONOMICAL

economical

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
    • "a modern economical heating system"
    • "an economical use of her time"
  • avoiding waste
    • "an economical meal"
    • "an economical shopper"

Adjective

  • of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
    • "aspects of social, political, and economical life"

Adj

  • Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
  • Saving money or resources.
  • Relating to economy in any other sense.
  • Having a low economy rate.

Origin / Etymology

From economic + -al.

Antonyms

expensive

Scrabble Score: 16

economical is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
economical is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
economical is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

economical is a valid Words With Friends word