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smallness vs parsimoniousness

parsimoniousness vs smallness

smallness and parsimoniousness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
smallness Yes No No No
parsimoniousness Yes No No No
As nouns, parsimoniousness is a hypernym of smallness; that is, parsimoniousness is a word with a broader meaning than smallness:
  • smallness: lack of generosity in trifling matters
  • parsimoniousness: extreme stinginess
smallness (noun) parsimoniousness (noun)
the property of having a relatively small size extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily
lack of generosity in trifling matters extreme stinginess
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 smallness and parsimoniousness

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