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   simplicity

   /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the quality or condition of being easy to understand or do: "for the sake of simplicity, this chapter will concentrate upon one theory" Similar clarityclearnessplainnesssimplenessintelligibilitycomprehensibilityunderstandabilityluciditylucidnesscoherencedirectnessstraightforwardnessaccessibilityinformal:user-friendlinessOpposite complexityintricacy
   • 2. the quality or condition of being plain or uncomplicated in form or design: "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 or uncomplicated: "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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   The simplicity of something is the fact that it is not complicated and can be understood or done easily.

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   Definitions of simplicity. 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.

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