Economical

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌiː.kəˈnɑm.ɪ.kəl/

Definitions of economical

adjective relating to or concerned with the efficient use of resources

Example Sentences

A1 She is very economical and always looks for the best deals when shopping.

A2 Using public transportation is a more economical option than driving a car.

B1 The company implemented several economical measures to reduce costs and increase profits.

B2 The new energy-efficient appliances are not only environmentally friendly but also economical in the long run.

C1 The government's decision to invest in renewable energy sources is both sustainable and economical.

C2 The architect designed an economical yet aesthetically pleasing building that met all the client's requirements.

Examples of economical in a Sentence

formal The company decided to implement more economical practices in order to reduce costs.

informal I always try to be economical when shopping for groceries.

slang I'm all about finding the most bang for my buck, so I'm all about being economical.

figurative She found a way to be more economical with her time, allowing her to accomplish more tasks in a day.

Grammatical Forms of economical

past tense

economized

plural

economicals

comparative

more economical

superlative

most economical

present tense

economizes

future tense

will economize

perfect tense

has economized

continuous tense

is economizing

singular

economical

positive degree

economical

infinitive

to economize

gerund

economizing

participle

economizing

Origin and Evolution of economical

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'economical' originated from the Latin word 'oeconomicus' which means relating to household management or thriftiness.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'economical' has evolved to encompass not just thriftiness in household management, but also efficiency and cost-effectiveness in various aspects of life and business.