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parsimony

par·si·mo·ny

parsimony

 
 
pronunciation:
par s mo ni
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition: excessive unwillingness to spend money or use resources; stinginess.
As their uncle's parsimony was well known, his generous gifts came as a great surprise.
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