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Economical vs Antimaterialism - What's the difference?

economical | antimaterialism |

As an adjective economical

is careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.

As a noun antimaterialism is

(philosophy) any belief system that opposes philosophical materialism.

economical

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Alternative forms

* economicall (obsolete) * (archaic) * (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
  • Relating to economy in any other sense.

    • Usage notes

    Modern usage prefers economic' when describing the economy of a region or country (and when referring to personal or family budgeting).
    '     Economical     is preferred when referring to thrift or value for money.

    Derived terms

    * economically * economical with the truth

    See also

    * economic

    antimaterialism

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (philosophy) Any belief system that opposes philosophical materialism.
  • Opposition to economical materialism or consumerism.