1.
economic, financial
Relating to economics or the economy.
経済的な理由で引っ越した。
I moved for financial reasons.
経済的に自立したい。
I want to become financially independent.
2.
economical, cost-effective
Efficient in terms of money or resources.
この車は経済的だ。
This car is economical.
経済的 is a na-adjective with two meanings: "economic/financial" and "economical/cost-effective."
FORMS:
- 経済的な + noun: economic/economical ~
- 経済的に: economically, financially
TWO MEANINGS:
1. Relating to economy: 経済的な影響 (economic impact)
2. Cost-effective: この車は経済的だ (this car is economical)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 経済的な理由: financial reasons
- 経済的に自立する: to become financially independent
- 経済的負担: financial burden
WORD FORMATION:
経済 (economy) + 的 (suffix forming na-adjectives, like English "-ic" or "-ical")