Simplicity

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1. Noun

The quality or state of being simple, unmixed, or uncompounded; as, the simplicity of metals or of earths.

2. Noun

The quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few parts; as, the simplicity of a machine.

3. Noun

Artlessness of mind; freedom from cunning or duplicity; lack of acuteness and sagacity.

4. Noun

Freedom from artificial ornament, pretentious style, or luxury; plainness; as, simplicity of dress, of style, or of language; simplicity of diet; simplicity of life.

5. Noun

Freedom from subtlety or abstruseness; clearness; as, the simplicity of a doctrine; the simplicity of an explanation or a demonstration.

6. Noun

Weakness of intellect; silliness; folly.

7. Noun

freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort; "he rose through the ranks with apparent ease"; "they put it into containers for ease of transportation"; "the very easiness of the deed held her back"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary

8. Noun

the quality of being simple or uncompounded; "the simplicity of a crystal"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary

9. Noun

lack of ornamentation; "the room was simply decorated with great restraint"
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science

10. Noun

absence of affectation or pretense
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science

11. Noun

a lack of penetration or subtlety; "they took advantage of her simplicity"
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
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