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parsimony vs smallness

smallness vs parsimony

parsimony and smallness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
parsimony Yes No No No
smallness Yes No No No
As nouns, smallness is a hyponym of parsimony; that is, smallness is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than parsimony:
  • parsimony: extreme stinginess
  • smallness: lack of generosity in trifling matters
Other hyponyms of parsimony include littleness, pettiness, miserliness.
parsimony (noun) smallness (noun)
extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily the property of having a relatively small size
extreme stinginess lack of generosity in trifling matters
the property of being a relatively small amount
the property of having relatively little strength or vigor
The quality of being minor in influence, power, or rank.
Difference between parsimony and smallness

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