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simplicity

[sim-plis-i-tee]

noun

plural

simplicities 
  1. the state, quality, or an instance of being simple.

  2. freedom from complexity, intricacy, or division into parts.

    an organism of great simplicity.

  3. absence of luxury, pretentiousness, ornament, etc.; plainness.

    a life of simplicity.

  4. freedom from deceit or guile; sincerity; artlessness; naturalness.

    a simplicity of manner.

    Synonyms: , ,
  5. lack of mental acuteness or shrewdness.

    Politics is not a field for simplicity about human nature.



simplicity

/ ɪˈɪɪɪ /

noun

  1. the quality or condition of being simple

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • nonsimplicity noun
  • oversimplicity noun
  • supersimplicity noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of simplicity1

1325–75; Middle English simplicite (< Old French é ) < Latin simpleness, equivalent to simplici- (stem of simplex ) simplex + - -ty 2
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“Part of Brian Wilson’s genius was his ability to express great complexity within the frame of great simplicity,” wrote Anthony DeCurtis, an author and former Rolling Stone editor.

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Jones had opened for England 23 times previously between 2016 and 2019, but said the simplicity of Edwards' approach helped take the pressure off upon her return to the top.

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"It must have been the simplicity of it, you could just tell it was a really powerful song," she said.

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“A Man of No Importance” not only celebrates simplicity but also depends upon it.

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Rather than try to compete with the technological thrills of the 2012 film that earned director Ang Lee an Academy Award, this national tour of “Life of Pi” succeeds through magical simplicity.

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