economical

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
  2. adjective of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
  3. adjective avoiding waste

Etymology

From economic + -al.

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Synonyms

economic

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