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economical | netbook |

As an adjective economical

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

As a noun netbook is

(computing) an economical notebook computer.

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

    netbook

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (computing) An economical notebook computer.
  • See also

    * laptop * net computer * subnotebook * ultraportable