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Judicious vs Economical - What's the difference?

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Economical is a synonym of judicious.



As adjectives the difference between judicious and economical

is that judicious is having, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking while economical is careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.

judicious

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking.
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    • Synonyms

    * (having good judgement) sagacious

    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