How to Pronounce Frugality
Frugality
fru'ɡælɪti
Syllables:
fru·gal·i·ty
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
Frugality means being careful with money and not spending too much.
Examples
- She practices frugality by saving money and avoiding buying things she does not need.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| practice frugality | collocation | pracTICE FRUGality | Many people practice frugality to save money effectively. |
| embrace frugality | collocation | emBRACE FRUGality | She decided to embrace frugality after losing her job. |
| value frugality | collocation | VALUE FRUGality | They value frugality as a key to financial success. |
| adopt frugality | collocation | aDOPT FRUGality | Many startups adopt frugality to manage limited resources. |
Fun Fact
Frugality comes from the Latin 'frugalis,' meaning 'economical' or 'useful,' originally linked to 'frux,' meaning 'fruit' or 'produce,' highlighting the idea of wisely using resources like a fruitful harvest.
Word Family
noun
frugality
The quality of being careful with money and not spending much.
"Her frugality helped her save a lot of money over the years."
adjective
frugal
Careful to use money or resources in a simple and not wasteful way.
"He lives a frugal life to save money for his future."
adverb
frugally
In a way that is careful with money and does not waste it.
"They eat frugally so they can afford to travel."
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