Main Entry:

sim·plic·i·ty

Pronunciation:

\sim-ˈpli-sə-tē, -ˈplis-tē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural sim·plic·i·ties

Etymology:

Middle English simplicite, from Anglo-French simplicité, from Latin simplicitat-, simplicitas, from simplic-, simplex

Date:

14th century

1: the state of being simple, uncomplicated, or uncompounded2 a: lack of subtlety or penetration : innocence, naiveté b: folly, silliness3: freedom from pretense or guile : candor4 a: directness of expression : clarity b: restraint in ornamentation : austerity