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economic

adjectivemasculine/ikuˈnɔmiku/high

e·co·nó·mi·co

Definitions

1Relating to economics or the economy.
The country is in a deep economic crisis.
The economic indicators improved slightly.
Common collocations
economic growtheconomic policyeconomic science
2Giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, time, or effort spent.
This car is very economical on fuel.
We found an economical solution to the problem.
Common collocations
economical priceeconomical traveleconomy class

Etymology

Do latim 'oeconomicus', do grego 'oikonomikós', relativo à administração da casa ('oikos').

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