English Explanatory Dictionary

Occam's razor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. The principle of preferring the simplest of competing theories.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

Occam's razor Ockham's razor

Etymology

Named after the English Franciscan theologist William of Occam, an advocate of the law of parsimony, and the idea of a razor as a tool that trims or shaves.

Synonyms

law of parsimony principle of parsimony

Related words

Hanlon's razor Hitchens' razor Newton's flaming laser sword Occam's broom when you hear hoofbeats, think of horses, not zebras
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