Meanings
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1
noun
The quality of being easy to understand or do.
The simplicity of the recipe makes it perfect for beginners.
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2
noun
The quality of being plain and without unnecessary decoration.
I love the simplicity of the room's white walls and bare floors.
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Etymology
From Middle English simplicite, from Old French simplicite, from Latin simplicitās, from simplex (“simple”). See simple. Partially displaced native English onefoldness.
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