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Pellucid

puh-LOO-sid

Definition

(adjective) Transparently clear or easy to understand.
Allowing the maximum amount of light to pass through; crystal clear.

Example

The author’s pellucid prose made even complex ideas accessible to a wide audience.

Fun Fact

“Pellucid” originates from the Latin pellucidus, combining per- (“through”) and lucidus (“clear”). The word captures both physical clarity, like glass or water, and intellectual clarity, such as easy-to-grasp writing or speech. Its dual meaning makes it a versatile and poetic choice in both scientific and literary contexts.

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Parsimonious

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Parsimonious

par-sih-MOH-nee-us

Definition

(adjective) Unwilling to spend money or use resources; extremely frugal to the point of stinginess.

Example

He was so parsimonious that he kept the thermostat at 58 degrees all winter and wore two sweaters instead.

Word Origin

From Latin parsimonia, meaning “frugality” or “thrift,” derived from parcere (“to spare, be sparing”). The word entered English in the 15th century through Old French. Its Latin root is also the ancestor of “sparse” — both words carry the idea of deliberate scarcity.

Fun Fact

“Parsimonious” has a philosophical sibling: Occam’s Razor — the principle that the simplest explanation is usually correct — is sometimes called the “principle of parsimony.” In science, parsimony means elegance and economy of explanation, which is considered a virtue. So the same word that describes a miser hoarding his pennies also describes one of the most respected principles in logic and scientific reasoning — the idea that less, truly, is more.

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