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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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This word has no antonymsEconomical
/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:
- Remember that economic is related to economics as a field or the economy as a system.
- Economical refers to something being efficient or prudent with resources.
- Use economic when discussing large-scale financial systems or theories.
- Choose economical when talking about saving money or resources.
- Economic often precedes words like growth, policy, or crisis, while economical often describes behavior or products.
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