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simplicity

simp·li·city

UK/sɪmˈplɪsɪti/ US/sɪˈmplɪsɪti/ fairly common

noun

1.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

  • “the simplicity of a crystal”
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2.

a lack of penetration or subtlety

  • “they took advantage of her simplicity”
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4.

freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort

  • “he rose through the ranks with apparent ease”
  • “they put it into containers for ease of transportation”
  • “the very easiness of the deed held her back”
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5.

lack of ornamentation

  • “the room was simply decorated with great restraint”
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Origin

From Middle English simplicite, from Old French simplicite, from Latin simplicitās, from simplex (“simple”). See simple. Partially displaced native English onefoldness.

Phrases

  • simplicity itself

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