01 n. The quality or state of being simple, unmixed, or uncompounded; as, the simplicity of metals or of earths.
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The quality or state of being simple, unmixed, or uncompounded; as, the simplicity of metals or of earths.
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The quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few parts; as, the simplicity of a machine.
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Artlessness of mind; freedom from cunning or duplicity; lack of acuteness and sagacity.“Marquis Dorset, a man, for his harmless simplicity neither misliked nor much regarded.” — Hayward.“In wit a man; simplicity a child.” — Pope.
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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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Freedom from subtlety or abstruseness; clearness; as, the simplicity of a doctrine; the simplicity of an explanation or a demonstration.
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Weakness of intellect; silliness; folly.“How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning?” — Prov. i. 22.