Plainness and Sophistication

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Plainness noun - The quality or state of having a form or structure of few parts or elements.

Usage example: the plainness and clean lines of that coffeemaker make it a piece of modern sculpture as well as a kitchen appliance

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Sophistication is an antonym for plainness.

Nearby Words: plain, plainly

Sophistication noun - The state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects.

Usage example: the engine's sophistication requires that all repairs be done by an experienced mechanic

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Plainness is an antonym for sophistication.

Nearby Words: sophisticated, sophistical, sophistic, sophisticating

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