Simplicity
The quality of being simple, not elaborate or complicated; the ease with which something can be understood or done.
nounSimplicity
The quality of being simple, not elaborate or complicated; the ease with which something can be understood or done.
nounImagine This
Imagine a cluttered desk that suddenly becomes neat and minimal, with a single notebook and a clear checklist—everything has a single, essential purpose.
Sounds Like
SIM-pli-si-tee
Looks Like
Looks like the word 'simple' with the suffix '-city' (echoes the idea of being unadorned and straightforward).
Remember This
Simplicity is highly valued in design, writing, and problem solving for clarity and efficiency. The word derives from Latin simplicitas, related to the idea of being one-fold or uncomplicated.
Other Forms
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clarity, minimalism, plainness, lucidity, elegance
Note
Simplicity refers to unadorned clarity rather than mere lack of effort. Do not confuse it with 'simplistic,' which often means oversimplified or naive.