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principle vs principle of parsimony

principle of parsimony vs principle

principle and principle of parsimony both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
principle Yes No No No
principle of parsimony Yes No No No
As nouns, principle of parsimony is a hyponym of principle; that is, principle of parsimony is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than principle:
  • principle: a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
  • principle of parsimony: the principle that entities should not be multiplied needlessly; the simplest of two competing theories is to be preferred
principle (noun) principle of parsimony (noun)
a basic truth or law or assumption the principle that entities should not be multiplied needlessly; the simplest of two competing theories is to be preferred
a rule or standard especially of good behavior
(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
rule of personal conduct
Difference between principle and principle of parsimony

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