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simplicity


sim·plic·i·ty

noun \sim-ˈpli-sə-tē, -ˈplis-tē\
plural sim·plic·i·ties

Definition of SIMPLICITY

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

Examples of SIMPLICITY

  1. People like the simplicity of the instructions.
  2. the simplicity of the music

Origin of SIMPLICITY

Middle English simplicite, from Anglo-French simplicité, from Latin simplicitat-, simplicitas, from simplic-, simplex
First Known Use: 14th century

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