Main entry: economic, economical
Definition: using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
Usage: an economic use of home heating oil; a modern economical heating system; an economical use of her time
Main entry: economic
Definition: financially rewarding
Usage: it was no longer economic to keep the factory open; have to keep prices high enough to make it economic to continue the service
Main entry: economic
Definition: concerned with worldly necessities of life (especially money)
Usage: he wrote the book primarily for economic reasons; gave up the large house for economic reasons; in economic terms they are very privileged
Main entry: economic
Definition: of or relating to the science of economics
Usage: economic theory
Main entry: economic, economical
Definition: of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
Usage: economic growth; aspects of social, political, and economical life