economical
adjective
eco·nom·i·cal
ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mi-kəl 
ˌē-kə-
1
: marked by careful, efficient, and prudent use of resources : thrifty
an economical shopper
2
: operating with little waste or at a saving
an economical car
3
archaic
: economic sense 5
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Examples of economical in a Sentence
an economical way to heat your house
a practical and economical solution to the problem
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New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
This moment is so effective because Ford is so economical with his emotions.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
While cloud services can be economical, many companies are surprised by expenses related to data transfer and storage and other services.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Addressing these in the design phase was far more economical than implementing changes post-launch.
—Tina Gada, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Economical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/economical. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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