B2
economic vs economical
Economic is about the economy (economic growth); economical means saving money, fuel or time (an economical car).
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| economicadjective/ˌek.əˈnɑː.mɪk/ | Meaning connected with trade, industry and money in a country or area | Goes with economic growth | Example Vietnam has seen strong economic growth over the past twenty years. |
| economicaladjective/ˌek.əˈnɑː.mɪ.kəl/ | Meaning using little money, fuel or time, so that nothing is wasted | Goes with economical way | Example Small cars are more economical to run than big SUVs. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The crisis left thousands of people jobless.