Category:Simplicity

Sim*plic"i*ty, n. Etym: [f. simplicité, l. simplicitas. See simple.]

1. The quality or state of being simple, unmixed, or uncompounded; As, the simplicity of metals or of earths.

2. The quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few Parts; as, the simplicity of a machine.

3. 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.

4. Freedom from artificial ornament, pretentious style, or luxury; Plainness; as, simplicity of dress, of style, or of language; Simplicity of diet; simplicity of life.

5. Freedom from subtlety or abstruseness; clearness; as, the Simplicity of a doctrine; the simplicity of an explanation or a Demonstration.

6. Weakness of intellect; silliness; folly. How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity and the scorners Delight in their scorning prov. i. 22.