simplicity
simplicity /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/
noun
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()
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
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()
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
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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
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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
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Absence of affectation or pretense
(
simmpleness
, simplicity
)
absence of affectation or pretense