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Added 9 October 2026

economical

/ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ adjective

In Latin: parcus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about economical at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
He was an economical person by nature.
Saving money or resources.
The new, eco-friendly bicycle was an economical purchase.
Relating to economy in any other sense.

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