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simpleness

/ˈsɪm.pəl.nəs/

simpleness noun: the property of being simple.

Noun

simpleness (usually uncountable, plural simplenesses)

  1. (usually) The property of being simple.
    Synonyms:
    simplicity

Synonyms of simpleness

Forms of simpleness

pluralsimplenesses

Origin of simpleness

From Middle English symplenesse; equivalent to simple + -ness.

Questions about simpleness

What does simpleness mean?
Simpleness means the property of being simple.
What part of speech is simpleness?
Simpleness is a noun.
How do you pronounce simpleness?
Simpleness is pronounced /ˈsɪm.pəl.nəs/ (UK).
What is the plural of simpleness?
The plural of simpleness is simplenesses.

Words near simpleness in the dictionary

  1. simpleheartedly
  2. simpleheartedness
  3. simpleminded
  4. simplemindedly
  5. simplemindedness
  6. simpleness
  7. simplenesses
  8. simpler
  9. simpler's joy
  10. simplers
  11. simples

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