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.