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simplicity.

The state or quality of being simple

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/sɪmˈplɪsɪti/
  1. The state or quality of being simple

    countable · uncountable
    simplicity of dress, of style, or of language
    simplicity of diet
  2. The state or quality of being simple The quality or state of being unmixed or uncompounded

    countable · uncountable
    the simplicity of metals or of earths
  3. The state or quality of being simple The quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few parts.

    countable · uncountable
    the simplicity of a machine
  4. The state or quality of being simple Lack of sharpness of mind; lack of ability to think using complex ideas; stupidity

    countable · uncountable
  5. The state or quality of being simple Lack of artificial ornament, pretentious style, or luxury; plainness

    countable · uncountable
  6. The state or quality of being simple Lack of subtlety or abstruseness; clarity

    countable · uncountable
    the simplicity of a doctrine
    the simplicity of an explanation or a demonstration
  7. The state or quality of being simple Lack of complication; efficiency.

    countable · uncountable
  8. An act or instance of foolishness.

    archaic · countable · rare · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English simplicite, from Old French simplicite, from Latin simplicitās, from simplex (“simple”). See simple. By surface analysis, simple + -icity. Partially displaced native English onefoldness.

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