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Adjective: economical  ,e-ku'nó-mi-kul or ,ee-ku'nó-mi-kul
  1. Using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
    "a modern economical heating system"; "an economical use of her time";
    - economic
     
  2. Avoiding waste
    "an economical meal";
    - frugal, sparing, stinting
     
  3. Of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
    "aspects of social, political, and economical life";
    - economic

See also: efficient, thrifty

Encyclopedia: Economical