ECONOM'IC ECONOM'ICAL, adjective [See Economy.] Pertaining to the regulation of household concerns; as the economic art. 1. Managing domestic or public pecuniary concerns with frugality; as an economical housekeeper; an economical minister or administration. 2. Frugal; regulated by frugality; not wasteful or extravagant; as an economical use of money.
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