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Iconomical vs Economical - What's the difference?

iconomical | economical |

As adjectives the difference between iconomical and economical

is that iconomical is opposed to the worship of pictures or s while economical is careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.

iconomical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Opposed to the worship of pictures or images.
    • (Webster 1913)

    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