Simplicity Definition

sĭm-plĭsĭ-tē
simplicities
noun
simplicities
A simple state or quality, as of form or composition; freedom from intricacy or complexity.
Webster's New World
Absence of elegance, embellishment, luxury, etc.; plainness.
Webster's New World
Absence of affectation or pretense.
American Heritage
Freedom from affectation, subtlety, etc.; artlessness.
Webster's New World
Lack of sense; foolishness.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Simplicity

Noun

Singular:
simplicity
Plural:
simplicities

Origin of Simplicity

  • Middle English simplicite from Old French from Latin simplicitās from simplex simplic- simple sem-1 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old French simplicite, from Latin simplicitas, from simplex (“simple"); see simple.

    From Wiktionary

Simplicity Sentence Examples

  • Simplicity is submission to God.

  • He was a man of extreme simplicity in his method of life.

  • And there is no greatness where simplicity, goodness, and truth are absent.

  • Thither he attracted the poorer classes by the simplicity of his life and teaching.

  • Its simplicity and compactness recommended it immediately for communication between ship and shore and for intermarine communication generally.

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Words Starting With

SSISIM

Words Ending With

YTYITY

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Words Starting With S and Ending With Y

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