First Known Use: 14th century
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simplicity
noun sim·plic·i·ty \sim-ˈpli-sə-tē, -ˈplis-tē\
: the quality of being easy to understand or use
: the state or quality of being plain or not fancy or complicated
: something that is simple or ordinary but enjoyable
plural sim·plic·i·ties
Full Definition of SIMPLICITY
1
: the state of being simple, uncomplicated, or uncompounded
3
: freedom from pretense or guile : candor
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Origin of SIMPLICITY
Middle English simplicite, from Anglo-French simplicité, from Latin simplicitat-, simplicitas, from simplic-, simplex
Related to SIMPLICITY
- Synonyms
- plainness, unsophistication
Rhymes with SIMPLICITY
SIMPLICITY Defined for Kids
simplicity
noun sim·plic·i·ty \sim-ˈpli-sə-tē\
plural sim·plic·i·ties
Definition of SIMPLICITY for Kids
1
: the quality or state of being simple or plain and not complicated or difficult
2
3
: directness or clearness in speaking or writing
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