Meaning of simplicity in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /sɪmˈplɪsədi/

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  1. Noun

    simplicity

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Old French simplicite or Latin simplicitas, from simplex (see simplex)

    Definitions

    1. the quality of being simple or uncompounded

    Examples

    • « the simplicity of a crystal »

    Antonyms

  2. 2. a lack of penetration or subtlety

    Examples

    • « they took advantage of her simplicity »
  3. 3. absence of affectation or pretense
  4. 4. freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort

    Examples

    • « he rose through the ranks with apparent ease »
    • « they put it into containers for ease of transportation »

    Antonyms

  5. 5. lack of ornamentation

    Examples

    • « the room was simply decorated with great restraint »

Famous quotes

  • « Organic architecture seeks superior sense of use and a finer sense of comfort, expressed in organic simplicity. »
    Frank Lloyd Wright
  • « Simplicity and repose are the qualities that measure the true value of any work of art. »
    Frank Lloyd Wright
  • « My grandfather gave me inspiration to cook, and love food and flavors. My Aunt Raffie, gave me creativity and the inspiration to create new things. My mother inspires me to find simplicity in food. »
    Giada De Laurentiis
  • « I don't really like politics that much. And I like the order and simplicity of sports. They have an ending. You can argue with your friends about it, but in the end you still like sports. I almost love the fantasy world of sports more than the real world. »
    Norm MacDonald
  • « Don't get me wrong, I admire elegance and have an appreciation of the finer things in life. But to me, beauty lies in simplicity. »
    Mark Hyman

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