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Economic vs. Economical
Economic
/ˌekəˈnɒmɪk/Examples:
He studies economic problems in class.That decision had major economic impacts.
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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 relates to the economy or a system of production and consumption, think of economists dealing with economic problems.
- Economical refers to using resources carefully and not wastefully, it's fitting for descriptions of thriftiness or saving money.
- Remember, economic deals with large scale or broad systems while economical is more about personal or direct use and efficiency.
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