simplicity
sɪmˈplɪsɪti
simplicities
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Definition of simplicity - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
efficiencylack of complexity or having few parts
  • The simplicity of the design reduced production costs.
austerity plainness spareness
2.
clarityquality of being easy to understand or do
  • The simplicity of the instructions made them easy to follow.
clarity lucidity straightforwardness
3.
plainnessabsence of luxury or decoration
  • The room's simplicity was calming and peaceful.
austerity plainness unpretentiousness
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extremely easy to understand or do
The instructions were simplicity itself, even a child could follow them.

Origin of simplicity

Latin, simplicitas (state of being simple)

Terms with simplicity included in their meaning

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easieradj.
simplicity
requiring less effort or difficulty
simplicity
requiring little effort or time
simplicity
freedom from difficulty or effort
simplicity
easier to understand or do
simplicity
sufficiently simple or straightforward
rough amount
number rounded for simplicity or estimation
simplicity
expresses simplicity or lack of complexity
simplicity
easy to understand or appreciate

Examples of simplicity in a sentence

  • Her lifestyle is marked by simplicity and minimalism.
  • Simplicity of the design improved user satisfaction.
  • Simplicity in his explanations helped the students pass.
  • They admired the simplicity of the wooden table.
  • The cabin's simplicity suited their quiet holiday.

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  1. French:simplicité, facilité, ...
  2. German:Einfachheit, ...
  3. Italian:semplicità, sobrietà, ...
  4. Spanish:simplicidad, facilidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:simplicidade, sobriedade, ...
  6. Chinese:简单性, 简明, ...
  7. Japanese:シンプルさ, 単純さ, ...
  8. Arabic:بساطة, البَساطَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:פַּשְׁטוּת, צְנִיעוּת, ...
  10. Russian:простота, легкость, ...
  11. Ukrainian:простота, ясність, ...
  12. Hindi:सरलता, ...
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