simplicity

[sim-plis-i-tee]

noun

plural

simplicities 

1. the state, quality, or an instance of being simple.

2. freedom from complexity, intricacy, or division into parts.

   an organism of great simplicity.

3. absence of luxury, pretentiousness, ornament, etc.; plainness.

   a life of simplicity.

4. freedom from deceit or guile; sincerity; artlessness; naturalness.

   a simplicity of manner.

   Synonyms: honesty, directness, candor

5. lack of mental acuteness or shrewdness.

   Politics is not a field for simplicity about human nature.

simplicity

/ sɪmˈplɪsɪtɪ /

noun

1. the quality or condition of being simple

Other Word Forms

• nonsimplicity noun
• oversimplicity noun
• supersimplicity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of simplicity¹

1325–75; Middle English simplicite (< Old French simplicité ) < Latin simplicitās simpleness, equivalent to simplici- (stem of simplex ) simplex + -tās -ty ²

Example Sentences

It promoted, among other things, handcraft, honesty, unified design, natural materials and design simplicity.

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Adding: "The home-moving process involves many fragmented parts, and there's simply too much uncertainty and costs along the way. Speed, connected data and stakeholder simplicity should be key goals."

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There is a clever simplicity to the film, laced within the hidden complexities of a fine piece of tailoring.

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“There’s a simplicity to a song like ‘Lovin’ You,’ but when I say ‘simplicity,’ that doesn’t mean it’s easy,” Rushen says.

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And while his lyrics can be clumsy, their unguarded simplicity bypasses criticism.

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Related Words

• candor 
• clarity 
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• integrity 
• modesty 
• purity 
• restraint 
• unity