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law of parsimony

law of par·si·mo·ny
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [law uhv, ov pahr-suh-moh-nee]
    • /lɔ ʌv, ɒv ˈpɑr səˌmoʊ ni/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [law uhv, ov pahr-suh-moh-nee]
    • /lɔ ʌv, ɒv ˈpɑr səˌmoʊ ni/

Definition of law of parsimony words

  • noun law of parsimony a principle according to which an explanation of a thing or event is made with the fewest possible assumptions. 1
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Origin of law of parsimony

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40

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Parts of speech for Law of parsimony

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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law of parsimony popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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Synonyms for law of parsimony

noun law of parsimony

  • premise — Also, premiss. Logic. a proposition supporting or helping to support a conclusion.
  • ockham's razor — Occam's razor.
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