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| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : pahr-suh-moh-nee-uhs |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌpɑr səˈmoʊ ni əs |
Definition of parsimoniousness
Origin :- 1590s, from Latin parsimonia "frugality, thrift" (see parsimony) + -ous. Not originally with the suggestion of stinginess. Related: Parsimoniously; parsimoniousness.
- As in frugality : noun economizing
- Persons unacquainted with the psychology of parsimoniousness may hesitate to credit this incident.
- Extract from : « The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories » by Arnold Bennett
- The parsimoniousness of the home rgime subjected him to humiliating experiences at school.
- Extract from : « August Strindberg, the Spirit of Revolt » by L. (Lizzy) Lind-af-Hageby
- His father's parsimoniousness also sometimes placed John in very embarrassing situations.
- Extract from : « The Son of a Servant » by August Strindberg
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