1. The principle that entities should not be multiplied needlessly; the simplest of two competing theories is to be preferred
   "Occam's Razor is an example of the principle of parsimony"; "Ockham's Razor is an example of the principle of parsimony";
   - Occam's Razor, Ockham's Razor, law of parsimony

Derived forms: principles of parsimony

Type of: principle, rule

Encyclopedia: Principle of parsimony