The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; careful management of resources to avoid waste. It involves making thoughtful choices about spending and consumption.
From Latin 'frugalitas' meaning 'economy, thrift,' derived from 'frugalis' (economical) and 'frux' (fruit, produce). The connection to fruit suggests getting the most benefit from what nature provides, reflecting the idea of making the most of available resources.
Think of frugality as 'fruit-gality' - like carefully using every part of the fruit to avoid waste! It's not about being cheap or miserly, but about being wise and intentional with resources, just as our ancestors had to make every piece of produce count.
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