simplicitysim‧pli‧ci‧ty /sɪmˈplɪsəti/ ●○○ noun [uncountable] 
Mona wrote with a beautiful simplicity of style. For the sake of simplicity, the tax form is divided into three sections. James’ solution to this problem was simplicity itself (=very simple).
WORD ORIGINsimplicity
Origin:
1300-1400 Old French simplicité, from Latin, from simplex ‘single, simple’, from sim- ( ➔ SIMPLE) + -plex ‘multiplied by’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- For the sake of simplicity, we will ignore seasonal changes in population.
- The design was beautiful in its simplicity.
- The jacket follows the lines of the body with graceful simplicity.
- Van Gogh was attracted to the beauty and simplicity of a common table or kitchen chair.
- For simplicity, we have also omitted the transfer function and its first derivative in order to amplify the weight change process.
- In a 3-D action game, simplicity is the key.
- In this way, theoretical simplicity is obtained at the cost of denying the very experiential basis of the theory.
- It is assumed for simplicity that all transactions are in cash.
- Remember to always use simplicity in design and plant boldly in groups of two or three for a strong impact.
- That's why the vast majority of users are attracted to Microsoft Windows by its very simplicity.
- The functional simplicity of the gym contrasts with the opulence of the marble floors, the paintings and the drapes.
- There is no superfluous decoration in Shaker design, yet there is a powerful beauty in its functional simplicity.
Longman Language Activatornot having a lot of decoration or things added
: simple food, clothes, or designs do not have a lot of decoration or unnecessary things added, but they are usually attractive or enjoyable: · She wore a simple black dress.· The meal was simple, but delicious.
: plain food, clothes, or designs do not have anything added or any decoration, and may be a little boring: · He put the letter in a plain brown envelope.· Do you have any plain white shirts?· The chapel was a small, plain, white-washed building.
: basic food, rooms, or designs only have the necessary features, and do not include things that make them more comfortable, more attractive etc : · Some of the hotels in the mountains are pretty basic.· The basic model costs £30,000, which includes insurance and car tax.· basic cooking utensils
a room or building that is austere is not decorated, has very little and very plain furniture, and is usually uncomfortable: · Students ate in an austere hall built by New England Puritans.· The crematorium chapel was cold and austere.
spartan conditions or ways of living are simple and without any comfort: · The accommodation is pretty spartan, so take extra blankets and bedding.· It was a spartan existence, with no running water or electricity.
something, especially a room, that has a stark appearance has no decorations and looks uncomfortable: · The waiting room was stark, with hard, stiff chairs and lit by a single lightbulb.· stark chrome furniture
the attractive quality of being simple, and not having a lot of decoration or things added: · The jacket follows the lines of the body with graceful simplicity.· Van Gogh was attracted to the beauty and simplicity of a common table or kitchen chair.
informal plain or simple with nothing special or unnecessary added: · The Lodge is nothing fancy -- just a row of cottages huddled on the side of a hill overlooking the sea. · This was his favourite meal. Nothing fancy, just steak and salad.
a no-frills shop, restaurant, or service provides only the things that you really need and nothing else: · The meeting was held at a no-frills hotel 30 minutes from corporate headquarters. · Try the smaller, no-frills airlines for cheap late flights.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY James’ solution to this problem was simplicity itself (=very simple).COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES ‘You know I love you,’ she said with childlike simplicity.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
James’ solution to this problem was simplicity itself (=very simple). ‘You know I love you,’ she said with childlike simplicity.· The variety of Smith's endeavours was informed by a vision of great coherence and simplicity.· The signal was one of great simplicity, a kiss.· Because of the greater simplicity of design, the major units in a computer are generally synchronous.· Carl Orff uses such multi-voiced layering to excellent effect, yet retains great simplicity, clarity, and directness.
· We sat in the packed aisles, the building's relative simplicity a delusion for what was to follow.· They never settled anywhere very long, and so their way of life always kept its relative simplicity.
VERB· We will assume for simplicity that the expectations hypothesis holds, so that there is no risk premium in the futures rate.· It is assumed for simplicity that all transactions are in cash.· In particular, we assume for simplicity that is uniform.· A simple example of a monopoly airline is shown in figure 3.2, in which constant average costs are assumed for simplicity.
WORD FAMILYnounsimplicitysimplificationsimpletonadjectivesimplesimplisticadverbsimplysimplisticallyverbsimplify
the quality of being simple and not complicated, especially when this is attractive or useful: Mona wrote with a beautiful simplicity of style. For the sake of simplicity, the tax form is divided into three sections. James’ solution to this problem was simplicity itself (=very simple).