of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth; economic growth; aspects of social, political, and economical life

[ Syn: economical ]

of or relating to the science of economics; economic theory'

using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness; an economic use of home heating oil; a modern economical heating system; an economical use of her time

[ Syn: economical ]

concerned with worldly necessities of life (especially money); he wrote the book primarily for economic reasons; gave up the large house for economic reasons; in economic terms they are very privileged'

financially rewarding; it was no longer economic to keep the factory open; have to keep prices high enough to make it economic to continue the service'