economical
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/ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/
e · co · nom · i · cal
ˌiː · kə · ˈnɒm · ɪ · kl
English Definition
adj. Thrifty and cost-effective; efficient
Significado en Español
económico, ahorrativo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiết kiệm, kinh tế
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
economy (frugality) + ical → frugal, economic.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “economical” in the following sentence: “Using public transportation instead of owning a car is a more economical choice for city dwellers.”
A
expensive
B
frugal
C
wasteful
D
luxurious
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B — frugal.
“economical” means adj. Thrifty and cost-effective; efficient
Common questions about “economical”
What does “economical” mean?
economical — adj. Thrifty and cost-effective; efficient. In Chinese: 节约的，经济的.
How do you pronounce “economical”?
economical is pronounced /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/. It breaks into 5 syllables: e · co · nom · i · cal.
Is “economical” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. economical appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “economical”?
economy (frugality) + ical → frugal, economic.
