frugality — the quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful
Pronunciation (IPA): /fruˈɡæləti/
Korean meaning: 절약, 검소함, 근검절약
Korean pronunciation: 프루**갤**러티
Example Sentences
- His grandmother's frugality was legendary - she could make a single tea bag last three cups!
- The company's frugality during tough times helped it survive the recession.
- My friend's frugality is so intense, he washes and reuses paper plates.
frugality
NOUN//fruˈɡæləti//
the quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful
절약, 검소함, 근검절약
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'frugalitas' meaning thriftiness or economy, derived from 'frux' (fruit, produce). The original idea was about making good use of one's harvest or resources.
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📝Examples
“His grandmother's frugality was legendary - she could make a single tea bag last three cups!”
“The company's frugality during tough times helped it survive the recession.”
“My friend's frugality is so intense, he washes and reuses paper plates.”
“Living with frugality doesn't mean being cheap; it means being wise with resources.”
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