different between simply vs simplicity

English

Etymology

From Middle English symply, symplely; equivalent to simple +? -ly, with *-lely simplified to -ly by haplology.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?s?mpli/

Adverb

simply (comparative more simply, superlative most simply)

1. (manner) In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.

   Antonym: complexly

2. (manner) Plainly; without art or subtlety

   Synonyms: clearly, obviously, unquestionably

3. (manner) Weakly; foolishly; stupidly.

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4. (focus) Merely; solely.

   Synonyms: just; see also Thesaurus:merely

5. (degree) absolutely, positively.

   Synonyms: very; see also Thesaurus:very
6. Frankly.

   Synonyms: honestly; see also Thesaurus:actually

Related terms

• single

Translations

Anagrams

• limpsy

Middle English

Adverb

simply

1. Alternative form of symply (adverb)

English

Etymology

From Middle English simplicite, from Old French simplicite, from Latin simplicit?s, from simplex (“simple”). See simple. Partially displaced native English onefoldness.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /s?m?pl?s?ti/
• Rhymes: -?s?ti

Noun

simplicity (countable and uncountable, plural simplicities)

1. The state or quality of being simple
   1. The quality or state of being unmixed or uncompounded

   2. The quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few parts

   3. Lack of sharpness of mind; lack of ability to think using complex ideas; stupidity
   4. Lack of artificial ornament, pretentious style, or luxury; plainness

   5. Freedom from subtlety or abstruseness; clarity

   6. Freedom from complication; efficiency.
2. (archaic, rare) An act or instance of foolishness.

Synonyms

• simpleness

Antonyms

• complexity
• complication

Related terms

• simple

Translations

References

• simplicity in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
• simplicity in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.