English · Word Candidate

economical

/ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cẩn thận với tiền để không lãng phí quá nhiều

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Adjective

He was an economical person by nature.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Saving money or resources.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tiết kiệm tiền hoặc tài nguyên

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Adjective

The new, eco-friendly bicycle was an economical purchase.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “economical” mean?

Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.

Is “economical” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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