1.
The ~ of something is the fact that it is not complicated and can be understood or done easily.
The apparent ~ of his plot is deceptive...
N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp
2.
When you talk about something’s ~, you approve of it because it has no unnecessary parts or complicated details.
...fussy details that ruin the ~ of the design...
N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp approval