Definition

parsimonies

noun
  1. Plural of parsimony; instances or practices of extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources; stinginess.
  2. Usage: Countable plural form; less common than the singular 'parsimony'; Often used in formal or academic contexts
  3. In philosophy and science, the principle of preferring simpler explanations over more complex ones; economy of explanation.
  4. Usage: Technical/academic usage; Related to Occam's Razor

Examples

  • The company's parsimonies in employee benefits led to widespread dissatisfaction.
  • His parsimonies were legendary; he refused to spend a penny on anything unnecessary.
  • The researcher's parsimonies in methodology made the study elegant and reproducible.
  • Despite their wealth, the family's parsimonies meant they lived modestly.
  • Scientific parsimonies suggest we should not multiply hypotheses beyond necessity.
  • The government's parsimonies during the crisis angered many citizens.

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