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Meaning of parsimonious

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

parsimonious

Pronunciation:/pɑɹ.sɪˈmo͡ʊn.i.əs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Exhibiting parsimony; sparing in the expenditure of money; frugal to excess.

    Synonyms:niggardlypenuriousstingytight-fisted

  2. Using a minimal number of assumptions, steps, or conjectures.

  3. Not conceding many goals.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/parsimonious

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