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parsimony vs frugality

frugality vs parsimony

parsimony and frugality both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
parsimony Yes No No No
frugality Yes No No No
As nouns, frugality is a hypernym of parsimony; that is, frugality is a word with a broader meaning than parsimony:
  • parsimony: extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily
  • frugality: prudence in avoiding waste
Other hypernyms of parsimony include frugalness.
parsimony (noun) frugality (noun)
extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily prudence in avoiding waste
extreme stinginess
Difference between parsimony and frugality

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