simplicity /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/ noun8 •The state or quality of being simple •The quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few parts.2. Simplicity, with the least number of working parts, all readily visible and accessible. — 1951 •Lack of subtlety or abstruseness; clarity •Lack of complication; efficiency. •Lack of artificial ornament, pretentious style, or luxury; plainness •Lack of sharpness of mind; lack of ability to think using complex ideas; stupidity •The quality or state of being unmixed or uncompoundedthe simplicity of metals or of earths •(no longer used, rare) An act or instance of foolishness.speaking of the great simplicity we commit, in leaving yong children under the government and charge of their fathers and parents. — 1603 formssimplicities