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economical

/ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/
e · co · nom · i · cal ˌiː · kə · ˈnɒm · ɪ · kl
English Definition
adj. Thrifty and cost-effective; efficient
中文释义
节约的，经济的
Significado en Español
económico, ahorrativo
한국어 뜻
경제적인, 절약하는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiết kiệm, kinh tế
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Example Sentence

Buying in bulk can be more economical.

批量购买可能更经济。

Synonyms
thrifty frugal cost-effective
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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.”

  1. A expensive
  2. B frugal
  3. C wasteful
  4. D luxurious
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B — frugal. “economical” means adj. Thrifty and cost-effective; efficient

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Riding a bicycle is a cheap and ______ way to get around the busy city.

  1. A wasteful
  2. B extravagant
  3. C economical
  4. D costly
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C — economical. “economical” means adj. Thrifty and cost-effective; efficient

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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.

How do you use “economical” in a sentence?

Buying in bulk can be more economical. (批量购买可能更经济。)

What are synonyms for “economical”?

thrifty, frugal, cost-effective — all close in meaning to economical (adj. Thrifty and cost-effective; efficient).

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.

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