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 uncompounded
2 a : lack of subtlety or penetration : innocence, naiveté b : folly, silliness
3 : freedom from pretense or guile : candor
4 a : directness of expression : clarity b : restraint in ornamentation : austerity