English word simplicity comes from Latin plico, Latin sem-, Proto-Indo-European *sm̥-h₂-ó-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| plico | Latin (lat) | (transitive) I arrive (this meaning comes from sailors, for whom the folding of a ship’s sails meant arrival on land). (transitive) I fold, bend or flex; I roll up. |
| sem- | Latin (lat) | |
| *sm̥-h₂-ó- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | summer, year |
| simplex | Latin (lat) | Frank, open, without guile. Pure, unmixed. Simple, plain, uncompounded. Single. |
| simplicitas | Latin (lat) | Directness, ingenuousness, naturalness. Innocence, honesty, candor. Plainness, frankness, openness. Simplicity. |
| simplicite | Old French (fro) | |
| simplicity | English (en) | (archaic, rare) An act or instance of foolishness.. Freedom from complication; efficiency.. Freedom from subtlety or abstruseness; clarity. Lack of artificial ornament, pretentious style, or luxury; plainness. The quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few parts. The quality or state of being unmixed or uncompounded. The state or quality of being simple. Lack of sharpness [...] |