simplicity

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) The state or quality of being simple
2. (countable, uncountable) The state or quality of being simple
3. (countable, uncountable) The state or quality of being simple
4. (countable, uncountable) The state or quality of being simple
5. (countable, uncountable) The state or quality of being simple
6. (countable, uncountable) The state or quality of being simple
7. (archaic, countable, rare, uncountable) An act or instance of foolishness.

Synonyms

simpleness

naivete

plainness

easiness

artlessness

ease

naivety

modesty

homeliness

innocence

brevity

simmpleness

rusticity

chasteness

honesty

ignorance

humility

singleness

sincerity

commonness

simple-heartedness

simple mindedness

lightness

simplemindedness

conciseness

simple

restraint

frugality

convenience

ordinariness

plain

guilelessness

austerity

terseness

truthfulness

unsophisticated

quasi-

abandonment

fine skill

being straight

no luxury

mental weakness

jejunity

line single

line-drive single

nonindulgence

pure heart

austereness

awkwardness

candour

Translations

simplicité

Einfachheit

semplicità

simplicidade

simplicidad

απλότητα

Schlichtheit

simplicitat

sencillez

απλοϊκότητα

αφέλεια

simple

eenvoud

Naivität

Pronounced as (IPA)

/sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: simplicite

In summary

From Middle English simplicite, from Old French simplicite, from Latin simplicitās, from simplex (“simple”). See simple. Partially displaced native English onefoldness.

Sentences

Delonge attributed much of its success to the simplicity of the rules .