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Simplicity

Sih-MPLIH-suh-tee

/sɪˈmplɪsʌtiː/

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simplicity

Dictionary meaning

Lack of ornamentation.

Examples

  • The simplicity of a crystal.
  • The student's simplicity was a hindrance to their performance.

Synonyms: chasteness

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