simplicity
/sɪmˈplɪsɪti/ nom C1En français : simplicité
- The quality or state of being unmixed or uncompounded · the simplicity of metals or of earths
- The quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few parts. · the simplicity of a machine
- Lack of sharpness of mind; lack of ability to think using complex ideas; stupidity
- Lack of artificial ornament, pretentious style, or luxury; plainness · simplicity of dress, of style, or of language· simplicity of diet
- Lack of subtlety or abstruseness; clarity · the simplicity of a doctrine· the simplicity of an explanation or a demonstration
- Lack of complication; efficiency.
Pluriel simplicities
Dans la bibliothèque
“It is not indiscreet,” returned Morcerf, with the simplicity of conviction.
“The proof of its intrinsic simplicity is, that without any help save a few very ordinary deductions I was able to lay my hand upon the criminal within three days.”
Monte Cristo glanced rapidly at Albert, as if to seek a hidden meaning in his words, but it was evident the young man uttered them in the simplicity of his heart.
“Is it possible?” asked the count, assuming all air and tone of the utmost simplicity and candor.
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