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FRUGALITY is the quality of being economical with money or resources; avoiding waste and practicing careful spending.
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FRUGALITY is the quality of being frugal - economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful. It represents a lifestyle choice or personality trait characterized by careful management of resources, thoughtful spending, and avoiding unnecessary expenses or waste. Frugality differs from cheapness or miserliness in that it focuses on value and avoiding waste rather than simply spending as little as possible. A frugal person seeks the best value for money and makes conscious choices about consumption, often driven by larger goals like financial independence, environmental consciousness, or simple living.Aspects of frugality:
The word frugality comes from Latin frugalitas, from frugalis meaning "economical, thrifty," which derives from frux (fruit, produce, value). The root suggests "useful, profitable, worthwhile." The term entered Middle English through Old French frugalité in the 15th century. Historically, frugality was considered a virtue in many cultures, associated with wisdom and self-control. The positive connotations of the word reflect its origins in agricultural societies where careful management of resources meant the difference between prosperity and poverty.
Modern trend of mindful spending
Very strict financial restraint
Advice for saving money
Test of minimal spending
•Benjamin Franklin listed frugality as one of his 13 virtues, defining it as "Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself"
•The modern frugality movement gained momentum during the 2008 financial crisis
•Studies show frugal people report higher life satisfaction despite spending less money
•Y can function as both a vowel and consonant, making Y-words flexible
"Her frugality allowed her to save enough money to start her own business within two years."
"The company's frugality during good times helped it survive the economic downturn."
Adjective Form
frugal
His frugal lifestyle allowed him to retire early.
Adverb Form
frugally
She lived frugally to save for her children's education.
Noun Form
frugalist
As a frugalist, he found creative ways to reduce expenses.
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Total base points: 16 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 3 | Consonants: 6
Core principle of FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early) and minimalism.
Valued virtue in Stoicism, Buddhism, and many religious traditions.
Linked to sustainability through reduced consumption and waste.
Paradox of thrift: individual frugality can impact economic growth.
Equating with cheapness
Frugality focuses on value, not just low cost
Confusing with stinginess
Frugal people can be generous, just mindful
Thinking it means deprivation
It's about conscious choices, not suffering
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