economical — giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, time, or effort spent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, time, or effort spent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is so economical that she saves even the plastic bags from grocery stores.
- This hybrid car is very economical in terms of fuel consumption.
- He's economical with compliments - getting one from him is like winning the lottery.
economical
ADJECTIVE[/ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪkəl/]
giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, time, or effort spent
She picked the economical bulk pasta to stretch her weekly grocery budget.
From astronomical bills to economical thrills - how comical!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'oikonomia' (household management), derived from 'oikos' (house) and 'nomos' (law/management). The word entered English via Latin and French, originally referring to the management of household or state affairs.
Breakdown
econ- (from Greek oikos, house + nomos, law) + -om- (combining form) + -ic (adjective suffix) + -al (adjective suffix) = economical
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is so economical that she saves even the plastic bags from grocery stores.”
“This hybrid car is very economical in terms of fuel consumption.”
“He's economical with compliments - getting one from him is like winning the lottery.”
“The economical package deal saved us hundreds of dollars on our vacation.”
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