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LAW OF PARSIMONY Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the phrase law of parsimony. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the phrase law of parsimony. (close relations)
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brevity
nounn
noun

• the use of brief expressions

• the attribute of being brief or fleeting

conciseness
nounn
noun

• terseness and economy in writing and speaking achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words

economy
nounn
noun

• the system of production and distribution and consumption

• the efficient use of resources

• frugality in the expenditure of money or resources

• an act of economizing; reduction in cost

efficiency
nounn
noun

• the ratio of the output to the input of any system

• skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort

frugality
nounn
noun

• prudence in avoiding waste

simplicity
nounn
noun

• the quality of being simple or uncompounded

• a lack of penetration or subtlety

• absence of affectation or pretense

• freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort

• lack of ornamentation

thriftiness
nounn
noun

• frugality in the expenditure of money or resources

occam's razor
nounn
noun

• the principle that entities should not be multiplied needlessly; the simplest of two competing theories is to be preferred

ockham's razor
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noun

• the principle that entities should not be multiplied needlessly; the simplest of two competing theories is to be preferred

principle of parsimony
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noun

• the principle that entities should not be multiplied needlessly; the simplest of two competing theories is to be preferred

Best Hypernyms For LAW OF PARSIMONY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for law of parsimony, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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principle rule concept doctrine framework guideline maxim proposition tenet theory

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