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simplicity

American  
[sim-plis-i-tee] / sɪmˈplɪs ɪ ti /

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:
    honesty, directness, candor

  5. lack of mental acuteness or shrewdness.

    Politics is not a field for simplicity about human nature.
simplicity British  
/ sɪmˈplɪsɪtɪ /

noun

  1. the quality or condition of being simple

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Other Word Forms

  • nonsimplicity noun
  • oversimplicity noun
  • supersimplicity noun

Etymology

Origin of simplicity

1325–75; Middle English simplicite (< Old French simplicité ) < Latin simplicitās simpleness, equivalent to simplici- (stem of simplex ) simplex + -tās -ty 2

Example Sentences

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Granted, the simplicity of Arnold’s portfolio could be its undoing.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Surfshark may appeal to users who prioritize speed and simplicity.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Rivian has emphasized configuration simplicity and a controlled ramp to accelerate quality, reduce complexity, and build early momentum.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

“RIVN has emphasized configuration simplicity and a controlled ramp to accelerate quality, reduce complexity, and build early momentum,” he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

The disarming simplicity of the statement, combined with its quasi-Delphic character, has made the Farewell Address a perennial candidate for historical commentary.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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