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   parsimony

   /ˈpɑːsɪməni/

   noun

   • 1. extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources: "he had a reputation for parsimony in his lifetime but left several charitable bequests in his will"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin parsimonia, parcimonia, from parcere ‘be sparing’.

   Scrabble Points: 16

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPARSIMONY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Parsimony is the quality of not spending or using a lot of something, or the unwillingness to do so. It is also used in biology and linguistics to refer to the principle of choosing the simplest or most parsimonious explanation for a phenomenon.

   • English (US)

     PARSIMONY meaning: 1. the quality of not being willing to...

   • Znaczenie Parsimony, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     PARSIMONY definicja: 1. the quality of not being willing to...

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   • Cambridge English Dictionary에서의 의미

     PARSIMONY 의미, 정의, PARSIMONY의 정의: 1. the quality of not being...

   • Pronunciation in English

     PARSIMONY pronunciation. How to say parsimony. Listen to the...

   • Parsley

     PARSLEY definition: 1. a type of herb with curly or flat...

   • Parsimonious

     not willing to spend money or use a lot of something: She's...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › parsimonyParsimony Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PARSIMONY is the quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift. How to use parsimony in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPARSIMONY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Parsimony is the quality of not spending or using a lot of something, or the principle of choosing the simplest explanation. Learn more about the meaning, usage and examples of parsimony in English and Business English.

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   Parsimony definition: extreme or excessive economy or frugality; stinginess; miserliness.. See examples of PARSIMONY used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPARSIMONIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Parsimonious means not willing to spend money or use a lot of something, or small in size or amount. It is also used in biology to refer to the most parsimonious explanation of a phenomenon.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › parsimonyParsimony - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Parsimony is a noun to use when you are watching your money very carefully. So you're not just saving your pennies for a rainy day — you're clipping coupons, re-using dryer sheets, and refusing to pay full price for anything.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPARSIMONY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Parsimony is extreme unwillingness to spend money or excessive economy. Learn the synonyms, word origin, and usage of parsimony with sentences and examples from Collins English Dictionary.