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parsimonious

adjective
USpahr-si-MOH-nee-uhs/pɑɹ.sɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/UKpah-si-MOH-nee-uhs/pɑː.sɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/

2 meanings of parsimonious

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  1. 1
    with moneyadjective
    Very careful to spend or give as little as possible, especially money, but also words or other things.

    My parsimonious uncle dries out his tea bags to use them again.

    The school's parsimonious budget left no money for field trips.

    UsageSaid of a person, it is usually a criticism.

    Similarstingy, frugal, miserly, thrifty, sparing

    Oppositegenerous, lavish, extravagant, profligate

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  2. 2
    simple theoryadjective
    Using as few ideas, guesses, or steps as possible.

    Scientists prefer a parsimonious explanation when two ideas fit the facts equally well.

    Her proof was parsimonious, with only three short steps.

    Similareconomical, simple

    Oppositecomplex

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Origin

From parsimony + -ious.