simplicity
Americannoun
plural
simplicities-
the state, quality, or an instance of being simple.
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freedom from complexity, intricacy, or division into parts.
an organism of great simplicity.
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absence of luxury, pretentiousness, ornament, etc.; plainness.
a life of simplicity.
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freedom from deceit or guile; sincerity; artlessness; naturalness.
a simplicity of manner.
- Synonyms:
- honesty, directness, candor
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lack of mental acuteness or shrewdness.
Politics is not a field for simplicity about human nature.
noun
Other Word Forms
- nonsimplicity noun
- oversimplicity noun
- supersimplicity noun
Etymology
Origin of simplicity
1325–75; Middle English simplicite (< Old French simplicité ) < Latin simplicitās simpleness, equivalent to simplici- (stem of simplex ) simplex + -tās -ty 2
Example Sentences
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As store loyalty programs get more complicated, Liu-Thompkins said, consumers are increasingly seeking out simplicity in rewards when shopping.
From MarketWatch
He insists that sport requires three crucial components; competitive parity, simplicity and scarcity.
From BBC
"I love the silence and intimacy and simplicity. I can also, when it's going really well, write like the wind - 1,000 words an hour," she said.
From BBC
The strategy does have simplicity on its side: It requires just one set of transactions per year, on Dec. 31 — an approach that also keeps transaction costs low.
From MarketWatch
Kyle, 21 got a PSP to relive his childhood and enjoy the nostalgic simplicity of gaming without modern hassles like updates or downloads.
From BBC
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