Which of the sentences is better in choice of words.
Which of the following sentences is better in choice of words.
Such a definiton can only err on the side of "simplification" because all important facts are neglected.
Such a definiton can only err on the side of "simplicity" because all important facts are neglected.
What's the difference between "simplification" and "simplicity"?

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I think 'err on the side of simplicity' is correct.  'Simplification' is the process of making something simple.  'Simplicity' is the condition of being simple.

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if you use ether it will be understood, but that is not really how most would say it,  of the two I would choose: Such a definition can only err on the side of "simplification" because all important facts are neglected.

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