Meaning of "oeconomical" in English

"Oeconomical" is an archaic spelling of the word "economical." It is related to the management of resources, implying efficiency, saving, and absence of waste. The term reflects the careful and prudent management of finances or resources to achieve optimal benefits without unnecessary expenditure. Though outdated, it occasionally appears in historical texts or specific contexts to highlight traditional economic practices.

Meaning of "oeconomical" in French

In French, "oeconomical" is similarly understood as an archaic form linked to "économique." It denotes the prudent and efficient management of resources, emphasizing thrift and avoidance of wastefulness. The term embodies the principles of resource management within a personal or institutional context. Although not in common usage, it might appear in historical or scholarly texts discussing traditional economic theories or practices.

Pronunciation of "oeconomical" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /iːkəˈnɒmɪkəl/ or /ɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl/

Pronunciation Variations: The word is pronounced similarly to "economical." The main variations come from different English dialects, where the first vowel sound might change slightly. In British English, the "e" is more often pronounced as /ɛ/, while American English may lean towards /ē/.

Pronunciation of "oeconomical" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /e.kɔ.nɔ.mi.kal/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation remains consistent across French-speaking regions, as the term is primarily academic. It aligns closely with "économique," maintaining clarity in oral discussions.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The policy was designed to be oeconomical, reducing unnecessary costs. (La politique était conçue pour être oeconomical, réduisant les coûts inutiles.)
  2. Despite its outdated spelling, the term oeconomical reminds us of traditional efficiency. (Bien que son orthographe soit obsolète, le terme oeconomical nous rappelle l'efficacité traditionnelle.)
  3. In historical texts, oeconomical principles often meant strict resource management. (Dans les textes historiques, les principes oeconomical signifiaient souvent une gestion stricte des ressources.)
  4. The family's oeconomical habits led to significant savings over time. (Les habitudes oeconomical de la famille ont conduit à des économies significatives avec le temps.)
  5. Oeconomical measures were crucial during the recession, helping many survive tough times. (Des mesures oeconomical ont été cruciales pendant la récession, aidant beaucoup à survivre à des périodes difficiles.)
  6. The architect's oeconomical design maximized space and light effectively. (Le design oeconomical de l'architecte a efficacement maximisé l'espace et la lumière.)
  7. By following oeconomical methods, the company improved its profit margins. (En suivant des méthodes oeconomical, l'entreprise a amélioré ses marges bénéficiaires.)
  8. The educators emphasized an oeconomical use of educational resources. (Les éducateurs ont souligné une utilisation oeconomical des ressources éducatives.)
  9. An oeconomical approach to farming helped sustain the small community. (Une approche oeconomical de l'agriculture a aidé à soutenir la petite communauté.)
  10. The chef's oeconomical use of ingredients resulted in delicious meals. (L'utilisation oeconomical des ingrédients par le chef a donné des repas délicieux.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "oeconomical" in English

Synonyms: economical, frugal, prudent, thrifty, sparing, efficient.

Antonyms: wasteful, extravagant, lavish, prodigal, careless.

Similar Words: cost-effective, resourceful, budget-conscious, sustainable, parsimonious.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "oeconomical" in French

Synonyms: économique, économe, prudent, frugal, parcimonieux.

Antonyms: dépensier, extravagant, gaspilleur, prodigue, insouciant.

Similar Words: rentable, gestionnaire, durable, avisé, mesuré.

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