simplicity

Simplicity is freedom from extravagance, luxury and complexity.

(noun)

An example of simplicity is sitting in a lush meadow on a summer's day.

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See simplicity in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. simplicities

  1. a simple state or quality, as of form or composition; freedom from intricacy or complexity
  2. absence of elegance, embellishment, luxury, etc.; plainness
  3. freedom from affectation, subtlety, etc.; artlessness
  4. lack of sense; foolishness

Origin: ME simplicite < OFr simplicité < L simplicitas

See simplicity in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. sim·plic·i·ties
  1. The property, condition, or quality of being simple or uncombined.
  2. Absence of luxury or showiness; plainness.
  3. Absence of affectation or pretense.
  4. a. Lack of sophistication or subtlety; naiveté.
    b. Lack of good sense or intelligence; foolishness.
  5. a. Clarity of expression.
    b. Austerity in embellishment.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English simplicite

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin simplicitās

Origin: , from simplex, simplic-, simple; see sem-1 in Indo-European roots

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