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parcus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • economical adj Careful with money or resources; not wasteful.
  • frugal adjective Careful with money; avoiding unnecessary spending or waste.
  • sparing adjective Careful and restrained, especially in the amount of something used.
  • thrifty adj Careful with money; avoiding unnecessary spending or waste.

Senses

parcus is used for these senses in English:

  • economical Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
  • frugal Of something which is consumed (such as money, goods, etc.): Careful or wise in expenditure; avoiding waste.
  • sparing Prudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal.
  • thrifty (dated) Thriving, prosperous, successful; (of an animal or plant) growing rapidly or vigorously.

economical — full definition

  1. adj Careful with money or resources; not wasteful.
  2. adj Efficient in the use of money, materials, or effort; good value.

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