parsimony
nounUnusual or excessive frugality; extreme economy or stinginess.
nounAdoption of the simplest assumption in the formulation of a theory or in the interpretation of data, especially in accordance with the rule of Ockham’s razor.
nounSparingness in the use or expenditure of means; most commonly, excessive or unnecessary economy; stinginess; niggardliness.
nounSynonyms Stinginess, niggardliness, penuriousness. See
Closeness or sparingness in the expenditure of money; — generally in a bad sense; excessive frugality; niggardliness.
nounGreat reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.
nounBy analogy from (1), principle of using the least resources or explanations to solve a problem.
nounextreme stinginess
nounextreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily
