Confused Words – Economic and Economical by Software for Writers

Confusing Economic and Economical is a common mistake. Software for Writers explains what you need to know.

Economical is an adjective and describes the anything that is not expensive or wasteful.

· Using gas may be more economical than electricity.

· He was economical with the truth.

Economic is also an adjective and describes anything related to the economy. It usually occurs before the noun as in economic troubles or economic decisions.

· The government imposed economic sanctions on the regime.

· The economic plight of the nation was dire.

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