economical
Prononciation : [ɪˌkɒnəˈmɪkəl]
Mot
Contexte : « money management »
(adjective) when something doesn't spend a lot of money and helps save or use money wisely. It's like finding a great deal when you buy something or using less gas in a car.
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Her new car is very economical because it gets great mileage.
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Buying fresh fruit may not be economical if you let it go bad before eating it.
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What are some economical ways to save money on groceries?
Contexte : « resource use »
(adjective) when something uses resources, like time or materials, in a smart way without wasting them. Imagine turning off lights to save electricity—it's economical.
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The new heating system is economical because it uses less energy.
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His plan was not economical, as it wasted a lot of time and materials.
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Can you think of an economical solution to reduce waste at school?
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