parsimonious

/pɑː.sɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/adj
High School
1

Exhibiting parsimony; sparing in the expenditure of money; frugal, possibly to excess.

2

Using a minimal number of assumptions, steps, or conjectures.

3

Not conceding many goals.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing