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Simplifiable Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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simplifiable

[ˌsɪm.plɪˈfaɪ.ə.bəl ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

Capable of being simplified or reduced to a simpler form.

Synonyms

condensable, reducible, streamlined.

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Word Description / Examples
simplifiable

Use when something can be made simpler or easier to understand.

  • The complex algorithm was found to be simplifiable, making it easier to teach to new programmers
reducible

Applicable when something can be brought to a smaller size, amount, or degree.

  • The waste produced by the factory is easily reducible by using more efficient processes
streamlined

Use this when something can be made more efficient and effective, typically by removing unnecessary elements.

  • The new software update features a streamlined user interface, making it more user-friendly
condensable

Best used when you want to convey that something can be made more compact or shortened without losing essential details.

  • Her long-winded speech was quite condensable into a few key points

Examples of usage

  • The equation is simplifiable by factoring.
  • The fraction is simplifiable to its lowest terms.

Translations

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Origin of 'simplifiable'

The word 'simplifiable' is derived from the verb 'simplify' and the suffix '-able'. The term 'simplify' traces back to the Latin word 'simplificare', which is a combination of 'simplex' (simple) and 'facere' (to make). It first appeared in English in the 18th century.

See also: oversimplified, oversimplify, oversimplifying, simplification, simplifying.