As a noun parsimony
is great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.
As an adjective frugal is
avoiding unnecessary expenditure either of money or of anything else which is to be used or consumed; avoiding waste.
parsimony
Noun
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Great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.
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(by extension) The principle of using the least resources or explanations to solve a problem.
Synonyms
* see'' stinginess''' and ' niggardliness
* see also'' economy, frugality, ''' and '
Related terms
* parsimonious
See also
* Occam's Razor
External links
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frugal
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Avoiding unnecessary expenditure either of money or of anything else which is to be used or consumed; avoiding waste.
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Synonyms
* cheap
* economical
* thrifty
* See also
Antonyms
* spendthrift
* prodigal
* lavish
Derived terms
* frugality
External links
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