Frugality
/fruːˈɡæl.ɪ.ti/noun
The quality of being economical with resources; thriftiness.
Did you know?The root of 'frugality' is linked to the Latin word for 'fruit', suggesting a connection to the rewards of careful management and resourcefulness.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
frugalis
“Pertaining to fruits or produce; a term tied to careful use and respect for resources.”
Old French
Old French
frugalité
“The state of being economical or thrifty, derived from Latin.”
14th Century
Middle English
frugalite
“Adoption of the term into English, retaining the sense of thrift and economy.”
Modern English
English
frugality
“Refined to mean a general practice of careful management of resources.”