simplicity

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BrE /ˈsɪmplɪtɪ/ AmE /ˈsɪmplɪti/

noun en → es

1 SIMPLICITY (ABSTRACT) [uncountable] B1

the quality of being easy to understand or do, and not complicated

simplicidad, sencillez

  • a matter of simplicity

Collocations principles of simplicity · design for simplicity

  • The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.

    La belleza del diseño reside en su simplicidad.

2 SIMPLICITY (CONCRETE) [countable] B1

something that is simple or easy to understand

cosa sencilla, facilidad

  • a matter of simplicity

Collocations an example of simplicity · solution by simplicity

  • The solution was a matter of simplicity.

    La solución fue una cuestión de simplicidad.