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

Karklin said the simplicity of the aircraft comes with lower cost, lower weight and higher safety.

From Los Angeles Times

This simplicity could make it easier to pair the approach with existing cancer treatments, including immune checkpoint inhibitors and antibody-drug conjugates already used in patients.

From Science Daily

The agency wants to focus on bolstering the billing system’s simplicity, competition and accuracy, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Story-wise it can feel like not enough — a simplicity that stalls as much as it enchants — and the less said the better about the hapless adult brothers, who lean more toward creepy than funny.

From Los Angeles Times

A first impression of the Rimini “Pietà” is of eloquent simplicity, but the more time we spend with the painting, the more complexities and nuances we notice.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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