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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