simplicity

American  

[sim-plis-i-tee] / sɪmˈplɪs ɪ ti /

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.

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simplicity British  

/ sɪmˈplɪsɪtɪ /

noun

1. the quality or condition of being simple

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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

A fee-only fiduciary adviser might have helped you at that time, but you traded maximum returns for simplicity and peace of mind.

From MarketWatch

Pitt espouses a concept of simplicity in his men’s skincare routine — a three-step ritual starting with cleansing, serum to target signs of aging and then cream to lock in moisture.

From Los Angeles Times

“No other residence reflects so meaningfully the struggles and aspirations of the American people,” she outlined in a memorandum, and the building’s “original blend of dignity and simplicity” was paramount.

From Salon

Nevertheless, the complexity of some annuity products shouldn’t obscure the simplicity of others.

From The Wall Street Journal

He warns simplicity can sometimes be best, as some people are taking monitoring their daily lives to the extreme with life logging.

From BBC

Related Words

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