Abbreviations.com Convert.net Definitions.net Lyrics.net Phrases.net Quotes.net References.net Rhymes.net Synonyms.net USZip.com  Bookmark and Share
 
Definitions.net
Search for Dictionary Definitions:  
Browse Alphabetically:
 A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z   # 
 random definition 

 Definitions of parsimonious  [ˌpɑr səˈmoʊ ni əs]  

Translate parsimonious to



Definition of 'parsimonious' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) parsimonious
given to parsimony; frugal or stingy.

Etymology:  (1590–1600)

Definition of 'parsimonious' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) parsimonious, penurious
excessively unwilling to spend
"parsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulses"; "lived in a most penurious manner--denying himself every indulgence"


Definition of 'parsimonious' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) parsimonious
exhibiting parsimony; sparing in expenditure of money; frugal to excess; penurious; niggardly; stingy



'parsimonious' - Nearby Entries  

pars intermedia  parser  parsi  parsiism  parsimonious  parsimoniousness  parsimony  



Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography   MLA  Chicago  APA 
"parsimonious." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 2 June. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/parsimonious


Alternative search options for 'parsimonious'   
Search for Synonyms for 'parsimonious'
Quotes containing the term 'parsimonious'
Search for Phrases containing the term 'parsimonious'
Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'parsimonious'
Search for 'parsimonious' on Search parsimonious on Amazon.com! & Search parsimonious on Google.com!
What rhymes with 'parsimonious'?
NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'parsimonious'


Definitions.net |  Login |  Add New Abbreviation |  Your List |  Tools |  Become an Editor |  Tell a Friend |  Awards |  Testimonials |  Press |  News |  Forum new! |  APIs |  About
Copyright ©2001-2011 STANDS4 LLC. All rights reserved.  Terms of Use  |  Privacy Policy  |  Advertise  |  Contact Us  Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter!