Noah Webster
Economic
ECONOM'IC
ECONOM'ICAL, adjective [See Economy.] Pertaining to the regulation of household concerns; as the economic art.
1. Managing domestic or public pecuniary concerns with frugality; as an economical housekeeper; an economical minister or administration.
2. Frugal; regulated by frugality; not wasteful or extravagant; as an economical use of money.