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   sim·plic·i·ty

   /simˈplisədē/

   noun

   • 1. the quality or condition of being easy to understand or do: "for the sake of simplicity, this chapter will concentrate on one theory" Similar clarityclearnessplainnesssimplenessintelligibilitycomprehensibilityunderstandabilityluciditylucidnesscoherencedirectnessstraightforwardnessaccessibilityinformal:user-friendlinessOpposite complexityintricacy
   • ▪ the quality or condition of being plain or natural: "the grandeur and simplicity of Roman architecture" Similar plainnesslack/absence of adornmentlack/absence of decorationlack/absence of ornament/ornamentationlack/absence of embellishmentunpretentiousnessstarknessausterenessausteritysparenessseverityclassic linesclean lineslack/absence of clutterrestraintpurityunpretentiousnessordinarinesslack of sophisticationlack of affectationnaturalnessmodestyhomelinesswholesomenessquietnessinnocenceguilelessnessnaivetyingenuousnessOpposite ornatenessfancinesspretentiousnessaffectation
   • ▪ a thing that is plain, natural, or easy to understand: "the simplicities of pastoral living" Similar straightforwardnesseaseeasinesssimplenesslack/absence of complicationeffortlessnessmanageabilityOpposite difficulty

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French simplicite or Latin simplicitas, from simplex (see simplex).

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   The meaning of SIMPLICITY is the state of being simple, uncomplicated, or uncompounded. How to use simplicity in a sentence.

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   noun. , plural sim·plic·i·ties. the state, quality, or an instance of being simple. freedom from complexity, intricacy, or division into parts: an organism of great simplicity. absence of luxury, pretentiousness, ornament, etc.; plainness: a life of simplicity. freedom from deceit or guile; sincerity; artlessness; naturalness:

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   SIMPLICITY definition: 1. the fact that something is easy to understand or do: 2. the fact that something is ordinary…. Learn more.

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   noun. the quality of being simple or uncompounded. “the simplicity of a crystal” synonyms: simpleness. see more. noun. a lack of penetration or subtlety. “they took advantage of her simplicity ” synonyms: simple mindedness, simpleness. see more. noun. absence of affectation or pretense. see more. noun. lack of ornamentation.

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   The simplicity of something is the fact that it is not complicated and can be understood or done easily.

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   the quality of being easy to understand or do: A flat tax has the virtue of simplicity, but I question how fair it would be. the quality of being plain, without unnecessary or extra things or decorations: What fascinated us was the simplicity and usefulness of the design.

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   1. The property, condition, or quality of being simple or uncombined. 2. Absence of luxury or showiness; plainness. 3. Absence of affectation or pretense. 4. a. Lack of sophistication or subtlety; naiveté. b. Lack of good sense or intelligence; foolishness. 5. a. Clarity of expression. b. Austerity in embellishment.

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   Definition of simplicity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    SIMPLICITY definition: 1. the quality of not being complicated and having few details or little decoration: 2. the…. Learn more.

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    Simplicity definition: The property, condition, or quality of being simple or uncombined.