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.

See simplicity in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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

Origin: ME simplicite < OFr simplicité < L simplicitas

See simplicity in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. sim·plic·i·ties

The property, condition, or quality of being simple or uncombined.
Absence of luxury or showiness; plainness.
Absence of affectation or pretense.
a. Lack of sophistication or subtlety; naiveté.
b. Lack of good sense or intelligence; foolishness.
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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