simpleness

sim·ple

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sim-puh l]
- /ˈsɪm pəl/
- /ˈsɪmplnəs /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sim-puh l]
- /ˈsɪm pəl/

Definitions of simpleness word

adjective simpleness easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools. 1
adjective simpleness not elaborate or artificial; plain: a simple style. 1
adjective simpleness not ornate or luxurious; unadorned: a simple gown. 1
adjective simpleness unaffected; unassuming; modest: a simple manner. 1
adjective simpleness not complicated: a simple design. 1
adjective simpleness not complex or compound; single. 1

See all 29 definitions of simpleness

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Origin of simpleness

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; (adj.) Middle English < Old French < Late Latin simplus simple, Latin (in simpla pecunia simple fee or sum), equivalent to sim- one (see simplex) + -plus, as in duplus duple, double (see -fold); cognate with Greek háplos (see haplo-); (noun) Middle English: commoner, derivative of the adj.

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Parts of speech for Simpleness

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Simpleness

simpleness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

simpleness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for simpleness

noun simpleness

denseness — having the component parts closely compacted together; crowded or compact: a dense forest; dense population.
discreetness — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
dumbness — lacking intelligence or good judgment; stupid; dull-witted.
mindlessness — without intelligence; senseless: a mindless creature.
doltishness — The characteristic of being doltish.

All 7 Synonyms of simpleness