parsimony
extreme or excessive economy or frugality; stinginess; miserliness.
Origin of parsimony
1Words Nearby parsimony
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How to use parsimony in a sentence
The precision of the pointer aim gave the game a methodical pace that quietly favored parsimony and careful deployment of just as many Pikmin were necessary to get the job done and no more.
‘Pikmin 3 Deluxe’ loses some of its original charm | Michael Thomsen | October 30, 2020 | Washington PostBut the Sawyer case, combined with the heartless parsimony of all lethal outbreaks, means that the truth will out and soon.
The family lived with a contradictory sense of parsimony and indulgence, “both beyond and below our means.”
Great Weekend Reads: December 30, 2011 | Jacob Silverman, Michael Thomsen, Lauren Elkin | December 30, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTHe set forth strongly the dangers to which the jealousy and parsimony of the representatives of the people exposed the country.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayThe parsimony of your spouse, who rather chuses to build Gateways than to buy books, has hitherto deprived you of Hume.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2) | Edward Gibbon
Though Aristotle wrote in a methodical manner, his writings exhibit great parsimony of language.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordHe was always overcareful about money, and in old age this tendency developed into parsimony.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntBut we are not to encourage parsimony in education; for parsimony in this department is not true economy.
Thoughts on Educational Topics and Institutions | George S. Boutwell
British Dictionary definitions for parsimony
/ (ˈpɑːsɪmənɪ) /
extreme care or reluctance in spending; frugality; niggardliness
Origin of parsimony
1Derived forms of parsimony
- parsimonious (ˌpɑːsɪˈməʊnɪəs), adjective
- parsimoniously, adverb
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