economical economical /ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪkəl/

adjective

1. () Using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness  ( economic , economical )
   using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
    An economic use of home heating oil
   an economic use of home heating oil
    A modern economical heating system
   a modern economical heating system
    An economical use of her time
   an economical use of her time
   
2. () Of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth  ( economical , economic )
   of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
    Economic growth
   economic growth
    Aspects of social, political, and economical life
   aspects of social, political, and economical life
   
3. () Avoiding waste  ( frugal , scotch , sparing , economical , stinting )
   avoiding waste
    An economical meal
   an economical meal
    An economical shopper
   an economical shopper
    A frugal farmer
   a frugal farmer
    A frugal lunch
   a frugal lunch
    A sparing father and a spending son
   a sparing father and a spending son
    Sparing in their use of heat and light
   sparing in their use of heat and light
    Stinting in bestowing gifts
   stinting in bestowing gifts
    Thrifty because they remember the great Depression
   thrifty because they remember the great Depression
    Scotch' is used only informally
   scotch' is used only informally