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Mr. Tom Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

'Uneconomic' vs 'Uneconomical'

Hi

I just realized that I confuse these two words. Could you please tell me the difference with examples. Are they synonymous?

'Uneconomic' and 'Uneconomical'

Tom
  

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In my dictionary, it shows the both are same.

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  • In my dictionary, it shows the both are same.
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In my dictionary, it shows the both are same.
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There is a subtle difference:

Economic = 1 relating to economics or the economy. 2 justified in terms of profitability
Taxation is an economic necessity

Uneconomic = not profitable
It is uneconomic to spend money on the terminally ill.

Economical = a 1 giving good value or return in relation to the resourc
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