Simplicity /(?)/

Sim·plic·i·ty

Simplicity

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.
  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?