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Grammar : Noun
Spell : pahr-suh-moh-nee-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : ˌpɑr səˈmoʊ ni əs

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Définition of parsimoniousness

Origin :
  • 1590s, from Latin parsimonia "frugality, thrift" (see parsimony) + -ous. Not originally with the suggestion of stinginess. Related: Parsimoniously; parsimoniousness.
  • As in frugality : noun economizing
Example sentences :
  • Persons unacquainted with the psychology of parsimoniousness may hesitate to credit this incident.
  • Extract from : « The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories » by Arnold Bennett
  • The parsimoniousness of the home rgime subjected him to humiliating experiences at school.
  • Extract from : « August Strindberg, the Spirit of Revolt » by L. (Lizzy) Lind-af-Hageby
  • His father's parsimoniousness also sometimes placed John in very embarrassing situations.
  • Extract from : « The Son of a Servant » by August Strindberg

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