C1nountechnologybusiness
US/sɪmˈplɪs.ə.ti/
UK/sɪmˈplɪs.ə.ti/
the quality of being easy to understand or use, or plain without extra details
In context
Customers love the app for its simplicity: three taps and the food is ordered.
For the sake of simplicity, the chart shows only the top five brands.
The simplicity of the business model made it easy to copy.
Words that go with simplicity
noun + preposition
- sake of simplicityFor the sake of simplicity, all prices include tax.
- simplicity ofThe simplicity of the design is what makes it beautiful.
adjective + noun
- elegant simplicityThe phone was praised for its elegant simplicity.
- sheer simplicityThe sheer simplicity of the idea surprised the investors.
- relative simplicityBecause of its relative simplicity, the course suits beginners.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I like the simple of this app.Correct: I like the simplicity of this app.