ETYM French économique, Latin oeconomicus orderly, methodical. Related to Economy.
1. Concerned with worldly necessities of life (especially money).
2. Financially rewarding.
3. Of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth; SYN. economical.
4. Of or relating to the science of economics.
5. Using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness; SYN. economical.