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 simplicity simplicity /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

noun

  1. () The quality of being simple or uncompounded  ( simpleness , simplicity )
    the quality of being simple or uncompounded
     The simplicity of a crystal
    the simplicity of a crystal
  2. () A lack of penetration or subtlety  ( simple mindedness , simpleness , simplicity )
    a lack of penetration or subtlety
     They took advantage of her simplicity
    they took advantage of her simplicity
  3. Lack of ornamentation  ( chasteness , restraint , simpleness , simplicity )
    lack of ornamentation
     The room was simply decorated with great restraint
    the room was simply decorated with great restraint
  4. Freedom from difficulty, hardship or effort  ( easiness , simpleness , simplicity , ease )
    freedom from difficulty, hardship or effort
     He rose through the ranks with apparent ease
    he rose through the ranks with apparent ease
     They put it into containers for ease of transportation
    they put it into containers for ease of transportation
     The very easiness of the deed held her back
    the very easiness of the deed held her back
  5. Absence of affectation or pretense  ( simmpleness , simplicity )
    absence of affectation or pretense