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[sim-plis-i-tee]

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noun, plural -ties.

the state, quality, or an instance of being simple.

freedom from complexity, intricacy, or division into parts: an organism of great simplicity.

absence of luxury, pretentiousness, ornament, etc.; plainness: a life of simplicity.

freedom from deceit or guile; sincerity; artlessness; naturalness: a simplicity of manner.

lack of mental acuteness or shrewdness: Politics is not a field for simplicity about human nature.

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Origin:
1325–75; Middle English simplicite (< Old French simplicité) < Latin simplicitās simpleness, equivalent to simplici- (stem of simplex) simplex + -tās -ty²

Related forms

non·sim·plic·i·ty, noun, plural -ties.

o·ver·sim·plic·i·ty, noun

su·per·sim·plic·i·ty, noun

Synonyms
4. candor, directness, honesty.

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But such simplicity belies a truth about the restaurant's cooking.

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The best way to fight tax avoidance, then, is with simplicity.

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But such simplicity belies a truth about the restaurant's cooking.

In offering online estimators, admissions and financial-aid offices weigh accuracy vs simplicity.

The best way to fight tax avoidance, then, is with simplicity.

Simplicity is knowing a healthy smile can lead to a healthy life.

Brace yourself to a realization of its obviousness and simplicity.

So many feelings come from viewing this photo but mainly the simplicity of life.

The simplicity of the remodel shows sensitivity to what was there before, while bringing in much more natural light.

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There is something to be said for simplicity in an ever-more-wired age.

Radical constraints, he believes, can lead to breakthroughs in simplicity and entirely new things.

Simplicity is knowing your children are getting all the goodness they need.

Backers of algae-based biofuels tout the simplicity of their feedstock.

Brace yourself at the realization of its obviousness and simplicity.

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But despite this simplicity it's a lot of fun to use.

My proposal's deceptive simplicity hides the difficulty of putting it into practice.

But that would also be tiresome: brevity and simplicity are the whole point of such a book.

The simplicity didn't do away with ambition among textile families, however.

The map combines the three middle quintiles for simplicity.

Love the simplicity of the composition and the warm sunset light.

The result is a billowy, rich dessert that belies its simplicity.

If simplicity is the benchmark, space itself is evidence of design.

They must represent a yearning for simplicity in difficult times.

And there simplicity gives way to statistical chaos.

It is unpretentious and yet charming in its simplicity.

One of the main requirements for creating a system is its simplicity.

With its disciplined lines, modernism rejected ornamentation and focused on simplicity and practicality.

Streamlined vessels for bathing products help maintain the calm simplicity of the room.

But on the other side of this simplification is not simplicity.

For someone who values simplicity and not obfuscation.

Simplicity and transparency on how much equity banks actually have is welcome.

These children live in simplicity and could care less.

The devices could bring an elegant simplicity to nations that struggle with infectious diseases.

The simplicity reminds me of how little coal mining has progressed.

The simplicity and speed of this dish are reminders that few staple ingredients are more useful than eggs for emergency meals.

The whole thing is so gloriously crude, yet shows the elegant simplicity born of need.

Enjoy the charming simplicity of supernaturalism from a doomed world view, if you can.

But the appearance of simplicity is largely an illusion.

Simplicity and comfort in casual lifestyles matter the most.

Sometimes the simplicity of something makes it better.

The transcontinental delivery system was marvelous in its simplicity.

Most of the time it needs only small tweaks for timing or simplicity.

Google wanted a browser optimized for cloud computing, with a design emphasis on simplicity and speed.

But that styrofoam hook thingie is elegant in its simplicity.

After mulling it over, he decided on the screwdriver, a tool of apparent simplicity whose origins are surprisingly obscure.

There was something about the simplicity and color that spoke to the mystery of the place.

Simplicity does not necessarily translate into sales, however.

It is also notable for the harmonious relationship between the open and built spaces, the simplicity of its design, and its size.

The simplicity of a few bright flavors and a clean presentation are hallmarks of his cooking.

To its devotees, the one-button mouse represents elegant simplicity.

The simplicity of his family background would attract voters suspicious of the country's political dynasties.

The image of the traditional, small farmer's life is one of simplicity.

Aid agency chiefs have been impressed by the simplicity and economy of the idea.

The singular advantage of the euro is its simplicity for commerce.

After presiding over years of technological innovations, the inventor himself still prefers the simplicity of a slide rule.

The cost of this simplicity is geographical accuracy.

Simplicity is knowing you're children are getting all the goodness they need.

The simplicity of a value-weighted index has to be replaced by a set of complex rules.

Pastalas, the traditional footwear for both men and women, are a model in simplicity.

It was not a prodigal's return to neoconservatism, from one simplicity to another.

Their simplicity makes them both sturdier and easier to repair.

But they lack the symmetrical simplicity to generate them.

Kempff's insouciant tempos and simplicity of line employ a strategy of concealment.

But many of the products incorporating the simplicity concept won't be on the market for several years.

Phoenix delivers the key features of a desktop image editor with the simplicity and accessibility of a web-based application.

The beguiling simplicity of crêpes is the secret of their lasting popularity.

But in their simplicity comes a basic understanding of.

The simplicity of it, the ease and the thought of no mess at home simply seduced me.

And the simplicity of a profile web address that reads.

There are many games available for those players who prefer simplicity in their digital diversions.

Overall, however, it seems that simplicity is about to emerge as the killer app:.

It successfully combines simplicity with a high degree of customization.

The proposal, not quite three pages long, was stunning for its stark simplicity.

But there have been few with the charming simplicity and freshness of the.

And there is a good case for greater simplicity in bank models.

Its genius was to combine simplicity and cutesiness with a physics engine that lends itself perfectly to touchscreen devices.

His funeral to-day was marked by that same simplicity and lack of ostentation.

And that dynamical medium kind of hides from us the underlying simplicity and unity of nature.

Apple has a distinctive aesthetic that prioritises simplicity and straightforwardness.

Looking at the same neuron, physicists and engineers tend to see the simplicity whereas biologists tend to see the complexity.

Some cultures are ok with simplicity and working with their hands.

After all, one of the biggest advantages of a bike is its simplicity.

But its simplicity belies the author's typical thoroughness.

Both methods have advantages and drawbacks, but tax wins out for simplicity and stability.

But even without this artistic primer, the app offers pick-up-and-play simplicity.

Apart from its name, the dark matter thesis appeals because of its simplicity.

However, in exchange for simplicity you sacrifice stealth.

Maybe one day the scales will fall from your eyes and see beauty in it's simplicity.

Both of these changes are aimed at increasing the safety and simplicity of the airplane.

Different countries will always strike different compromises between efficiency, fairness and simplicity.

For now, such details have yet to spoil the seductive simplicity of her message.

Such algorithms help firms to tease simplicity from complexity.

Single, monolithic algorithms evolve in the opposite direction to life, from complexity to greater simplicity and efficiency.

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World English Dictionary

simplicity (sɪmˈplɪsɪtɪ)

—n
	the quality or condition of being simple

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Word Origin & History

simplicity

late 14c., from O.Fr. simplicite (Fr. simplicité), from L. simplicitatem (nom. simplicitas) "state of being simple," from simplex (gen. simplicis) "simple" (see simplex). Sense of "ignorance" is from 1510s, that of "plainness" is from 1520s.

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