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Synonyms & Similar Words
ease
straightforwardness
clarity
lucidity
simplicity
plainness
modesty
humility
unpretentiousness
understatement
restraint
subtlety
delicacy
refinement
elegance
minimalism
frugality
thriftiness
parsimony
austerity
severity
Spartanness
directness
openness
honesty
sincerity
genuineness
authenticity
unaffectedness
artlessness
innocence
naivety
unsophistication
straightforwardness
candor
frankness
bluntness
Meaning of Simplicity
The quality of being simple, uncomplicated, or easy to understand
Definitions
- The state of being simple, uncomplicated, or uncompound
- * The quality of being easy to understand or interpret
- * Freedom from complexity, intricacy, or division
Etymology of Simplicity
The word "simplicity" originates from the Old French word "simplesse," which is derived from the Latin word "simplicitas," meaning "singleness" or "straightforwardness"
The Latin term is a combination of "sim-" (meaning "one" or "alone") and "-plex" (meaning "fold" or "twist")
Historically, the concept of simplicity has been valued in various philosophical and cultural contexts, including ancient Greek and Roman thought, as well as in modern movements such as minimalism and simplicity
Example Uses
- The simplicity of the design made it easy to assemble
- * She appreciated the simplicity of the instructions, which allowed her to complete the task quickly
- * The artist's use of simplicity and negative space created a powerful visual impact
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
complexity
intricacy
complication
convolution
confusion
ambiguity
obscurity
opacity
murkiness
turbidity
clutter
chaos
mess
disorder
jumble
tangle
knot
snarl
entanglement
intricateness
Byzantinism
ornateness
extravagance
flamboyance
elaborateness
fussiness