parsimony
noun
Extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources; extreme frugality; economy in the use of means to an end.
Etymology
From Latin parsimonia meaning "frugality, thrift," from parcere (to spare, save).
Examples in Use
- 1.
"His parsimony was legendary - he reused tea bags until they fell apart."
- 2.
"The principle of parsimony suggests the simplest explanation is usually correct."
- 3.
"Corporate parsimony led to understaffed departments and poor service."
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Fun Fact
Occam's Razor is also called the "principle of parsimony" - it suggests choosing the simplest explanation that fits the evidence. Scientists use parsimony to evaluate competing theories.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 9 letters (P, A, R, S, I, M, O, N, Y)
Scrabble Value: 16 points
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