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parsimonious

UK
/ˌpɑːsɪˈməʊnɪəs/
US
/ˌpɑr.sɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

Translations

parsimoniousadjective
more parsimonious
Comp.
most parsimonious
Super.
UK
/ˌpɑːsɪˈməʊnɪəs/
US
/ˌpɑr.sɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/
The parsimonious man refused to donate to charity.
Скупой человек отказался жертвовать на благотворительность.
Her parsimonious nature helped her save a lot of money.
Её экономная натура помогла ей сэкономить много денег.
Additional translations
бережливый
жадный
Synonyms
stingy
miserly
frugal
tightfisted
sparing
economical
penurious
Antonyms
generous
extravagant
lavish

Definitions

parsimoniousadjective
Unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal.
The parsimonious man refused to buy a new coat, even though his old one was full of holes.
Characterized by the use of the fewest possible variables, assumptions, or parameters; favoring simplicity (especially in scientific or statistical contexts).
The researchers chose a parsimonious model that explained the data without unnecessary complexity.
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