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simplicity

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /sɪmˈplɪsəti/ · UK /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

simplicity means: The quality of having few parts or details and being easy to use or understand.

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The quality of having few parts or details and being easy to use or understand.

  • I love the simplicity of this room.
  • The app's simplicity makes it easy to use.
  • For simplicity, we kept only the most useful buttons.

How to use it: simplicity of something (I like the simplicity of this design.)

Similar words: plainness, straightforwardness

Opposites: complexity

Common phrases: simplicity of something, for simplicity, elegant simplicity

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The quality of expressing an idea clearly, without hidden or difficult meanings.

  • He explained the idea with great simplicity.
  • The simplicity of her language made the message clear.
  • Readers appreciated the clarity and simplicity of the argument.

How to use it: simplicity of something (The simplicity of her explanation helped everyone understand.)

Similar words: clarity, straightforwardness, directness

Opposites: obscurity

Common phrases: simplicity of expression, simplicity of language, explain with simplicity

Questions about simplicity

What does simplicity mean?

The quality of having few parts or details and being easy to use or understand.

What is simplicity in other languages?

Türkçe: sadelik · Español: sencillez · Français: simplicité · Deutsch: Einfachheit · Italiano: semplicità · 日本語: 簡素さ

How do you pronounce simplicity?

In American English /sɪmˈplɪsəti/; in British English /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/.

How do you use simplicity in a sentence?

I love the simplicity of this room. The app's simplicity makes it easy to use.

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