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simpliciter

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: sĭmplĭʹsĭtər
  • Received-Pronunciation: /sɪmˈplɪsɪtə/

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adv

Meaning 1

Simply, absolutely; without any qualification or condition.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canadian, not-comparable

Topics: human-sciences, law, philosophy, sciences

Examples

  • The charge was reduced from aggravated assault to assault simpliciter.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From the Latin simpliciter (“simply”, “plainly”), from simplex (“simple”).