parsi- root words — words with the parsi- root

The root parsi- comes from Latin parcere, meaning spare, be frugal. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including parsimonious, parsimony. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the parsi- root

Explore words with parsi- — words containing the parsi- root and sharing its sense of "spare, be frugal". Examples include parsimonious, parsimony. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does parsi- mean?

The parsi- root means spare, be frugal, from Latin parcere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.