Occam's razor

A maxim that the simplest theory should be applied to a situation or experiment first. This concept is named for its ardent defender, 14th-century philosopher William of Occam. I think our initial hypothesis is too complex. Occam's razor would suggest we consider the simplest possible explanation.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Kuro	koo-ṙo:	Japanese
Ambrosi	-	Georgian
Gavril	-	Bulgarian, Macedonian, Romanian
Mable	MAY-bəl	English
Steliana	-	Romanian
Lynsay	LIN-zee	English (Rare)