parsimonia

Definitions of parsimonia
  1. noun
    the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision
    synonyms: deliberación
  2. noun
    the quality of being careful and painstaking
    synonyms: cuidado, esmero
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    escrupulosidad
    the trait of being painstaking and careful
    menudencia, meticulosidad, minuciosidad, prolijidad, rigor
    strict attention to minute details
    detenimiento, exhaustividad, meticulosidad, minuciosidad
    conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task
    rigor, severidad
    conscientious attention to rules and details
  3. noun
    extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily
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    frugalidad
    prudence in avoiding waste
  4. noun
    a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry
    synonyms: calma, calmosidad, sorna
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    morosidad
    slowness as a consequence of not getting around to it
    type of:
    paso, ritmo, velocidad
    the relative speed of progress or change
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