Plainness: meaning, definitions and examples
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plainness
[ หpleษชnnษs ]
lack of decoration
Plainness refers to the absence of decoration or adornment, characterized by simplicity and minimalism. It is often associated with a clean and uncluttered aesthetic.
Synonyms
austerity, minimalism, simplicity
Examples of usage
- The plainness of the room gave it a sense of tranquility.
- Her dress was elegant in its plainness.
lack of complexity
Plainness can also refer to the quality of being straightforward and uncomplicated. It is the opposite of intricacy and convolution.
Synonyms
clarity, simplicity, straightforwardness
Examples of usage
- The plainness of his explanation made it easy to understand.
- I appreciate the plainness of your instructions.
Translations
Translations of the word "plainness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น simplicidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฐเคฒเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Einfachheit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kesederhanaan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพััะพัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ prostota
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฐก็ด ใ (kansosa)
๐ซ๐ท simplicitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ sencillez
๐น๐ท sadelik
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จ์ํจ (dansunham)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุณุงุทุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ jednoduchost
๐ธ๐ฐ jednoduchosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฎๅ (jiวndฤn)
๐ธ๐ฎ preprostost
๐ฎ๐ธ einfaldleiki
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฐะฟะฐะนัะผะดัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแ แขแแแ (simartive)
๐ฆ๐ฟ sadษlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ sencillez
Etymology
The word 'plainness' originated from the Middle English word 'plain', which in turn came from the Old French 'plain', meaning 'clear, evident'. Over time, 'plainness' evolved to represent both the absence of decoration and the quality of being straightforward.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,518, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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