"principle of least surprise" meaning in All languages combined

See principle of least surprise on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} principle of least surprise
  1. Synonym of principle of least astonishment Synonyms: principle of least astonishment [synonym, synonym-of]
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