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economical

/ˌɛk.əˈnɑ.mɪ.kəl/ adjective B2
  1. Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty. · He was an economical person by nature.
  2. Saving money or resources. · The new, eco-friendly bicycle was an economical purchase.
  3. Relating to economy in any other sense. (dated)
  4. Having a low economy rate.
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The prisoner expected that he would be at no expense that day, for like an economical man he had concealed half of his fowl and a piece of the bread in the corner of his cell.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1082 · C1
Be more economical.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1084 · C1

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