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elegance

el·e·gance [ élləgənss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. style and good taste: a combination of graceful stylishness, distinction, and good taste in appearance, behavior, or movement

2. conciseness: a satisfying or admirable neatness, ingenious simplicity, or precision in something
the elegance of the solution

[Early 16th century. Via French< Latin elegantia< elegant- (see elegant)]
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