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simpliciter

simpliciter

9.9
In a simple way with no condition or exception
  • adverb
  • /sɪmˈplɪsɪtər/
  • Jargon
translation icon : simpliciter
  • The contract was declared void simpliciter, with no exceptions allowed.

Examples

  • The judge dismissed the case simpliciter, finding no grounds for further discussion.

  • In academic writing, a statement made simpliciter is presented without any conditions.

  • The court ruled simpliciter on the matter.

  • In this case, the law applies simpliciter.

  • The judge dismissed the case simpliciter, finding no grounds for further discussion.

  • In academic writing, a statement made simpliciter is presented without any conditions.

  • The contract was declared void simpliciter, with no exceptions allowed.

Synonyms

merely
vssimpliciter
836 3.1

Only and nothing more

is used mainly in legal and academic language without qualification

How Absolute

absolutely
∞ 1.0
categorically
35 6.5
simpliciter
  • Jargon
9.9
simply
110 1.0
merely
836 3.1
broadly
73 3.5
loosely
43 3.7

Surface Forms

simpliciter positive

Etymology

Simpliciter comes from the Latin word simplex, which means 'single' or 'simple' and is the same idea behind English simple and simplicity. So simpliciter means 'simply' or 'without conditions', which is why lawyers and academics use it to say something is true 'without exception'.