Definitions

1. noun

A principle in philosophy that states that, all things being equal, the simplest explanation or solution is usually the best one.

“The scientist applied the Occam’s Razor principle to narrow down the possible causes of the phenomenon.”

2. proper noun

William of Ockham (c. 1285-1349), a medieval English Franciscan friar and scholastic philosopher.

“The scholars studied the works of Occam to understand his philosophical contributions.”