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∙ Flat, level. [from 14th c.] now rare, regional
∙ Simple.
- ∙ Ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished. [from 14th c.]
- ∙ Of just one colour; lacking a pattern.
- ∙ Simple in habits or qualities; unsophisticated, not exceptional, ordinary. [from 16th c.]
- ∙ Having only few ingredients, or no additional ingredients or seasonings; not elaborate, without toppings or extras. [from 17th c.] of food
- ∙ Containing no extended or nonprinting characters (especially in plain text). [from 20th c.] computing
∙ Obvious.
- ∙ Evident to one's senses or reason; manifest, clear, unmistakable. [from 14th c.]
- ∙ Downright; total, unmistakable (as intensifier). [from 14th c.]
∙ Open.
- ∙ Honest and without deception; candid, open; blunt. [from 14th c.]
- ∙ Clear; unencumbered; equal; fair.
∙ Not unusually beautiful; unattractive. [from 17th c.]

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