The word "parsimonious" is spelled p-a-r-s-i-m-o-n-i-o-u-s and is pronounced /pɑːˈsɪməniəs/. The prefix "par-" means "few" and the root "simon" comes from the Latin word "simia" meaning "ape" or "monkey". Together, the word means "economical" or "stingy" and is often used to describe someone who is unwilling to spend money. The prefix "art-" in "art parsimonious" serves as an intensifier, emphasizing the degree of parsimony or stinginess.
The term "art parsimonious" is not commonly used or recognized in English. "Art" typically refers to a wide range of creative human activities, while "parsimonious" means being frugal or economical. However, if you are referring to the phrase "ars parsimoniae", it is derived from Latin. "Ars" means "art" or "skill" in Latin, while "parsimoniae" means "parsimony" or "thrift". The phrase is often associated with William of Ockham, a medieval philosopher known for the principle of Occam's Razor, which states that among competing hypotheses, the one with the fewest assumptions should be selected. The phrase "ars parsimoniae" encapsulates this idea of simplicity and economy of thought.