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economical

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/ˌiː.kəˈnɑː.mɪ.kəl/ · e-con-o-mi-cal

Cost-effective and resource-saving

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Cost-effective and resource-saving

لاگت کے اعتبار سے مؤثر اور وسائل کی بچت کرنے والا

اقتصادی

iqtisadi

Formal: معاشی

Synonyms

cost-effectivefrugalresourcefulبچت کرنے والامعاشیخسارہ نا کرنے والا

Antonyms

expensivewastefullavishمہنگافضولسرسبز

Common Collocations

  • economical solution
  • economical choice
  • economical resources

Example Sentences

This car is very economical; it saves a lot of fuel.

یہ گاڑی بہت اقتصادی ہے؛ یہ بہت زیادہ فیول بچاتی ہے۔

Yeh gaari bohat iqtisadi hai; yeh bohat zyada fuel bachat karte hai.

We need to find an economical way to cut costs.

ہمیں لاگت کو کم کرنے کا ایک اقتصادی طریقہ تلاش کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔

Hamen laagat ko kam karne ka aik iqtisadi tareeqa talash karne ki zaroorat hai.

An economical diet can help reduce expenses.

ایک اقتصادی خوراک خرچوں کو کم کرنے میں مدد کر سکتی ہے۔

Aik iqtisadi khoraak kharchon ko kam karne mein madad kar sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

economical vs. economic:Economical refers to cost-saving or efficient use of resources, while economic relates to the economy or financial issues.

Word Family

economy
nounمعاشی
economics
nounمعاشیات
economist
nounمعاشی دان

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of ‘eco’ for economical use of resources.

Imagine a piggy bank symbolizing savings.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کسی بھی بات پر پیسہ نہ خرچ کرنا، سچائی میں جو ہے وہی سب کچھ ہے

Kisi bhi baat par paisa na kharch karna, sachai mein jo hai wahi sab kuch hai

Do not spend money on everything; the truth is everything.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پیسوں کی بچت، عقل کی نشانی ہے

Paisay ki bachat, aql ki nishani hai

Saving money is a sign of wisdom.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "oikonomikos" — skilled in household management

First known use: 15th century

The word 'economical' evolved in the English language from its Greek roots, initially relating to household management and later expanding to general themes of finance and resource management.