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Economic vs. Economical
Economic
/ˌekəˈnɒmɪk/Examples:
'They tell us that economics cannot change our human nature.She pursued her degree in economic theory with great zeal.Economic policies often influence global market trends significantly.
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Economical
/iːkəˈnɒmɪk(ə)l/Examples:
Switching to LED lights is an economical decision.My car is known for its economical fuel consumption.She lives a very economical lifestyle, saving a lot monthly.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Economic refers to the economy, encompassing everything related to the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth.
- Economical describes something that saves money or resources, like a fuel-efficient car.
- Think of economic as broader, often relating to policies, while economical is practical, relating to efficient usage.
- Both words share a root in economy, but economical adds the idea of thriftiness.
- Economic often applies to larger systems and scale, economical deals with personal or smaller scales.
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