Definition for E-CO-NOM'IC, or E-CO-NOM'IC-AL

E-CO-NOM'IC, or E-CO-NOM'IC-AL, a. [See Economy.]

  1. Pertaining to the regulation of household concerns; as, the economic art. Davies.
  2. Managing domestic or public pecuniary concerns with frugality; as, an economical housekeeper; an economical minister or administration.
  3. Frugal; regulated by frugality; not wasteful or extravagant; as, an economical use of money.

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