Simplest: meaning, definitions and examples

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simplest

 

[ ˈsɪmplɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

degree of simplicity

The term 'simplest' is used to describe something that is the least complicated or most straightforward in a given context. It conveys the idea that among several options or concepts, this one has no unnecessary complexity or difficulties.

Synonyms

easiest, least complicated, most straightforward

Examples of usage

  • This is the simplest way to solve the problem.
  • He proposed the simplest solution that everyone could understand.
  • The simplest explanation often turns out to be the correct one.

Translations

Translations of the word "simplest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais simples

🇮🇳 सबसे सरल

🇩🇪 am einfachsten

🇮🇩 paling sederhana

🇺🇦 найпростіший

🇵🇱 najprostszy

🇯🇵 最も簡単な

🇫🇷 le plus simple

🇪🇸 el más simple

🇹🇷 en basit

🇰🇷 가장 간단한

🇸🇦 الأبسط

🇨🇿 nejjednodušší

🇸🇰 najjednoduchší

🇨🇳 最简单的

🇸🇮 najpreprostejši

🇮🇸 einfalda

🇰🇿 ең қарапайым

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მარტივი

🇦🇿 ən sadə

🇲🇽 el más simple

Etymology

The word 'simplest' is a superlative form of the adjective 'simple', which can be traced back to Middle English 'simple', derived from Old French 'simple' and Latin 'simplis' meaning 'single, simple'. The Latin root is a combination of 'sin-' (one) and 'ple' (fold), suggesting a single fold or undivided state. Over the centuries, the term evolved in English usage to describe not only things that were straightforward but also concepts that lacked complexity or obstruction. The usage of 'simplest' emerged as a means to compare simplicity among multiple subjects, becoming integral in discussions around efficiency, clarity, and ease of understanding.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,259 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.