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economical

/ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or dealing with the production, conservation, or efficient use of resources.

    - "An economical use of water is essential in arid regions."
    - "Economical cars are becoming increasingly popular due to rising fuel prices."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəl/



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Variants
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economic , economical , economical prices
Etymology
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From Greek oikonomikos, from oikonomia 'management of a household, household administration'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'economical' is derived from the Greek word oikonomikos, which means 'manager of a household'.

  2. Economical cars are often smaller and have lower fuel consumption than larger, less efficient vehicles.


Related Concepts
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  1. Efficiency: Economical is related to the concept of efficiency, which refers to getting maximum productivity from minimum resources.

  2. Cost-effectiveness: Economical is also related to the concept of cost-effectiveness, which refers to getting the desired outcome at the lowest possible cost.


Culture
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The term 'economical' has been used extensively in literature and economics to describe efficient use of resources, cost-effectiveness, and prudent management.

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