Simpless
(Sim"pless) n. [F. simplesse.] Simplicity; silliness. [Obs.] Spenser.
Simpleton
(Sim"ple*ton) n. [Cf. F. simplet, It. semplicione.] A person of weak intellect; a silly person.
Simplician
(Sim*pli"cian) n. [Cf. OF. simplicien.] One who is simple. [Obs.] Arnway.
Simplicity
(Sim*plic"i*ty) n. [F. simplicité, L. simplicitas. See Simple.]
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. Simplification
(Sim`pli*fi*ca"tion) n. [Cf. F. simplification.] The act of simplifying. A. Smith.
Simplify
(Sim"pli*fy) v. t. [imp. & p. p. Simplified ; p. pr. & vb. n. Simplifying ] [Cf. F. simplifier,
LL. simplificare. See Simple, and -fy.] To make simple; to make less complex; to make clear by giving
the explanation for; to show an easier or shorter process for doing or making.
The collection of duties is drawn to a point, and so far simplified.
A. Hamilton.
It is important, in scientific pursuits, to be caitious in simplifying our deductions.
W. Nicholson. Simplist
(Sim"plist) n. One skilled in simples, or medicinal plants; a simpler. Sir T. Browne.
Simplistic
(Sim*plis"tic) a. Of or pertaining to simples, or a simplist. [R.] Wilkinson.
Simplity
(Sim"pli*ty) n. Simplicity. [Obs.]
