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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries经济的
Native Script:中文汉字
Pronunciation / Transliteration: jīng jì de
"这种新材料既环保又经济。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Giving good value in relation to the money, time, or effort spent.
"Driving a smaller car is much more economical on long journeys." - 2
Thrifty; avoiding unnecessary waste of resources or money.
"She was extremely economical with her use of electricity during the winter months."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'oeconomicus', originating from ancient Greek 'oikonomikos' (skilled in household management), from 'oikos' (house) plus 'nomos' (law, management). Over time, the term shifted from denoting domestic management to describing efficient resource utilization and financial frugality.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Economical"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Economical" is said worldwide
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économique
Transliteration: é·co·no·mique
"Cette voiture est très économique en carburant."
sparsam
Transliteration: spar-sam
"Ein kleineres Auto ist im Unterhalt sehr sparsam."
economico
Transliteration: e·co·no·mi·co
"Acquistare prodotti locali è una scelta economica."
económico
Transliteration: e·co·νό·mi·co
"El transporte público es una opción muy económica."
econômico
Transliteration: e·co·nô·mi·co
"Este modelo consome pouco e é muito econômico."
किफ़ायती
Transliteration: kifayati
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"यह छोटी कार बहुत किफ़ायती है।"
经济的
Transliteration: jīng jì de
Script: 中文汉字
"这种新材料既环保又经济。"
경제적인
Transliteration: gyeong-je-jeok-in
Script: 한국어 한글
"대중교통을 이용하는 것이 훨씬 경제적이다."
経済的
Transliteration: keizaiteki
Script: 日本語
"この車は燃費が良くて経済的だ。"
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