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ec·o·nom·i·cal  audio  (k-nm-kl, k-) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:
  1. Prudent and thrifty in management; not wasteful or extravagant. See Synonyms at sparing.
  2. Intended to save money, as by efficient operation or elimination of unnecessary features; economic: an economical heating system; an economical approach to control of corporate growth.


OTHER FORMS:
eco·nomi·cal·ly(Adverb)


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