parsimonious

Meanings

• adjective

  Given to economy in the use of resources; sparing, thrifty.

  - "The parsimonious farmer carefully managed his resources to maximize profits."
  - "The parsimonious traveler carried only the essentials on his trip."

• adjective

  Careful and unwilling to spend money or use resources.

  - "The parsimonious investor held onto his stocks for years before selling them."
  - "The parsimonious chef used every part of the vegetable in his cooking."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

niggardly , penurious , stingy , tight-fisted

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with parsimonious
miserable , precious , delicious , obvious

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Variants

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parsimonious , parsimoniously

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Forms

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parsimoniousness, parsimoniously, parsimoniousnesses, parsimoniouslys

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'economical' or 'sparing', parsimonious comes from the Latin word 'parsimoniosus', which means 'sparing, economical, or frugal'. The word has been in use in English since the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The parsimonious ant is a type of ant that stores food for long periods of time.

2. In medieval Europe, parsimonious monks were known for their strict adherence to rules and frugality.

3. The parsimonious fox is a character from Aesop's fables who learns to be careful with his resources.

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Related Concepts

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1. frugality: The quality of being economical and sparing in the use of resources.

2. thiftiness: The quality of being economical and saving money and resources.

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Quotes

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1. With saints, Dante is apathetic. They are written with a dry pen, and "parsimonious" vision.

   - Robert Lowell,{it}Collected Prose{/it},1987

2. A society that is "parsimonious" in its personal charity (in terms of both time and money) will require more government welfare.

   - William J. Bennett,{it}The Death of Outrage{/it},1998

3. Their merchant princes were supposed to be "parsimonious" and austere: fustian in apparel and coarse in diet.

   - Simon Schama,{it}The Embarrassment of Riches{/it},1988

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Culture

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In literature, parsimonious is often used to describe characters who are frugal or unwilling to spend money. For example, in Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol', Ebenezer Scrooge is described as a parsimonious old man who hoards his wealth. In art, the concept of parsimony can be seen in the works of painters like Jan van Eyck, who were known for their meticulous attention to detail and economy of means.

How to Memorize "parsimonious"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person carefully counting their money or conserving resources.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of saving or being economical.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Precious Resources Sparingly Intended Maximize Our Necessities'.

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