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Econmic vs Economical - What's the difference?

econmic | economical |

As an adjective economical is

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

econmic

Not English

Econmic has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

English words similar to 'econmic':

eugenic, eugonic, exonic, euxinic, ecmnesic, exomic, eczemic

economical

English

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