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The Meaning of simplicity
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(n.) The quality or state of being simple, unmixed, or uncompounded; as, the simplicity of metals or of earths.
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(n.) The quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few parts; as, the simplicity of a machine.
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(n.) Artlessness of mind; freedom from cunning or duplicity; lack of acuteness and sagacity.
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(n.) Freedom from artificial ornament, pretentious style, or luxury; plainness; as, simplicity of dress, of style, or of language; simplicity of diet; simplicity of life.
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(n.) Freedom from subtlety or abstruseness; clearness; as, the simplicity of a doctrine; the simplicity of an explanation or a demonstration.
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(n.) Weakness of intellect; silliness; folly.
Synonyms
simpleness
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simpleness
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simple mindedness
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simmpleness
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ease
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easiness
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simpleness
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chasteness
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restraint
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simpleness
Antonyms
complexity
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difficulty
Rhymes
analyticity
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authenticity
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complicity
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domesticity
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duplicity
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eccentricity
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elasticity
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electricity
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ethnicity
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felicity
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multiplicity
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publicity
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specificity
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toxicity