simplicity

n 1: the quality of being simple or uncompounded; "the simplicity

of a crystal" [syn: {simpleness}] [ant: {complexity}]

2: a lack of penetration or subtlety; "they took advantage of

her simplicity" [syn: {simple mindedness}]

3: absence of affectation or pretense

4: freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort: "he rose

through the ranks with apparent ease"; "they put it into

containers for ease of transportation" [syn: {ease}, {easiness}]

[ant: {difficulty}]

5: lack of ornamentation [syn: {chasteness}, {restraint}]