principle_of_parsimony |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the principle that entities should not be multiplied needlessly; the simplest of two competing theories is to be preferred | |
| Synonyms: | occam's_razor ockham's_razor law_of_parsimony | |
| Related terms: | principle | |
| Similar spelling: |
principle_of_relativity principle_of_equivalence |
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