sim·plic·i·ty /sɪmˈplɪsəti, ˈplɪsti/
單純,簡樸,朴素,坦率,無知,天真
Sim·plic·i·ty n.
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.
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simplicity
n 1: the quality of being simple or uncompounded; "the simplicity
of a crystal" [syn: simpleness] [ant: complexity]
2: a lack of penetration or subtlety; "they took advantage of
her simplicity" [syn: simple mindedness]
3: absence of affectation or pretense
4: freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort; "he rose
through the ranks with apparent ease"; "they put it into
containers for ease of transportation" [syn: ease, easiness]
[ant: difficulty]
5: lack of ornamentation; "the room was simply decorated with
great restraint" [syn: chasteness, restraint]