simplicity
/sɪmˈplɪsəti/noun
उच्चारण सिम्प्लिसटी
सरलता, आसानी
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[U]
the quality of being easy to understand or use
सरलता, आसानी
- the simplicity of the instructions
- For simplicity, we have rounded the figures.
- The simplicity of the design makes the app easy to use.
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- She admired the simplicity of the rules of the game.
- For the sake of simplicity, we will use whole numbers only.
Synonyms ease clarity plainness straightforwardness clearness
Opposite complexity difficulty intricacy complication
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[U]
the quality of being natural and plain, without decoration or unnecessary extra things
सादगी, सादापन
- the simplicity of village life
- Gandhiji was known for his simplicity.
- The temple is loved for its quiet simplicity.
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- They live a life of simplicity in a small village.
- The simplicity of her wedding saree impressed everyone.
Synonyms plainness austerity modesty naturalness unpretentiousness
Opposite elaborateness extravagance ornateness luxury
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
simplicity (uncountable noun)
Simplicity is uncountable and takes a singular verb; it names the quality of being simple, either easy or plain.
'Simplicity' uncountable है और singular verb लेता है; यह सरल होने के गुण को बताता है, चाहे वह आसान हो या सादा।
- The simplicity of the design makes the app easy to use.
- Gandhiji's simplicity impressed everyone who met him.
simplicity of + noun
Use of to say what is simple: the simplicity of a plan, a dress or a way of life.
क्या सरल है, यह बताने के लिए 'of' आता है: योजना, पोशाक या जीवन-शैली की सरलता।
- The simplicity of her village life attracted the visitors.
in / with / for simplicity
For simplicity means to make an explanation easier by leaving out details; in simplicity describes a plain way of living.
'For simplicity' का अर्थ विवरण छोड़कर समझाना आसान बनाना है; 'in simplicity' सादे जीवन-ढंग को बताता है।
- For simplicity, let us ignore the cost of travel.
- The monks lived in great simplicity.
simplicity vs simple / simply
After a preposition or the, use the noun simplicity; the adjective simple and the adverb simply cannot take its place.
Preposition या 'the' के बाद noun 'simplicity' आता है; adjective 'simple' और adverb 'simply' उसकी जगह नहीं ले सकते।
- The simplicity of the question surprised the students.
simplicity as a virtue or fault
It can be praise (elegant simplicity) or mild criticism (naive simplicity), depending on the adjective.
Adjective के अनुसार यह प्रशंसा (elegant simplicity) या हल्की आलोचना (naive simplicity) हो सकता है।
- His naive simplicity made him an easy target for cheats.
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adjective + simplicity
sheerelegantapparentchildlikedeceptive
- The poem has an elegant simplicity that stays in the mind.
verb + simplicity
valueadmirepraisepreferlack
- Many students value simplicity when they choose a notebook.
simplicity + of + noun
of designof languageof styleof life
- The simplicity of language in the notice helped everyone follow it.
preposition + simplicity
for simplicityin simplicitywith simplicitybecause of its simplicity
- The recipe became famous because of its simplicity.
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- The simplicity of the rural school's classroom impressed the visitors.
ग्रामीण स्कूल की कक्षा की सादगी ने आगंतुकों को प्रभावित किया।
- Radhika explained the problem with such simplicity that even the youngest child understood.
राधिका ने समस्या इतनी सरलता से समझाई कि सबसे छोटा बच्चा भी समझ गया।
- The shopkeeper lived a life of simplicity despite his wealth.
दुकानदार अपनी संपत्ति के बावजूद सादा जीवन जीता था।
- The simplicity of the plan was its greatest strength.
योजना की सरलता ही उसकी सबसे बड़ी ताक़त थी।
- For simplicity, we shall assume that all the trains run on time.
सरलता के लिए, हम मान लेंगे कि सभी रेलगाड़ियाँ समय पर चलती हैं।
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✗ The simplicity of these designs are attractive.
✓ The simplicity of these designs is attractive.
The subject is simplicity, which is singular.
Subject 'simplicity' singular है, इसलिए verb 'is' आती है।
✗ The app is popular because of its simplicity to use.
✓ The app is popular because it is simple to use.
Simplicity cannot take a to-infinitive; use the adjective simple, or the pattern ease of use.
'Simplicity' के बाद to-infinitive नहीं आता; adjective 'simple' या 'ease of use' का प्रयोग करें।
✗ I admire the simplisity of her dress.
✓ I admire the simplicity of her dress.
The spelling ends in -icity, as in simplicity and publicity.
Spelling का अंत -icity है, जैसे simplicity और publicity में।
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
ease clarity plainness straightforwardness clearness austerity modesty naturalness unpretentiousness
Antonyms
complexity difficulty intricacy complication elaborateness extravagance ornateness luxury
AaSpelling
sim·plic·i·ty
With -plic- (not 'simplisity' or 'simplecity').
बीच में -plic- ('simplisity' या 'simplecity' गलत है)।
?Which word?
Keep apart simple (easy, plain), simplistic (too simple, ignoring difficulties) and simplified (made easier).
Simple (आसान, सादा), simplistic (कठिनाइयों को अनदेखा करते हुए बहुत सरल) और simplified (आसान बनाया गया) को अलग रखिए।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Be simplicity itself (be very easy).
Idiom 'be simplicity itself' (बहुत आसान होना)।
'Simple living and high thinking.'
कहावत 'Simple living and high thinking' (सादा जीवन, उच्च विचार)।