Simplified: meaning, definitions and examples

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simplified

 

[ ˈsɪmplɪˌfaɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

easy to understand

Made easier to understand, usually by reducing the complexity of something. Simplified things are straightforward and uncomplicated.

Synonyms

basic, easy, straightforward, uncomplicated

Examples of usage

  • The instructions were simplified so that even a child could follow them.
  • The teacher used a simplified version of the textbook for the students to better grasp the concepts.

Translations

Translations of the word "simplified" in other languages:

🇵🇹 simplificado

🇮🇳 सरल

🇩🇪 vereinfacht

🇮🇩 disederhanakan

🇺🇦 спрощений

🇵🇱 uproszczony

🇯🇵 簡略化された

🇫🇷 simplifié

🇪🇸 simplificado

🇹🇷 basitleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 단순화된

🇸🇦 مبسط

🇨🇿 zjednodušený

🇸🇰 zjednodušený

🇨🇳 简化的

🇸🇮 poenostavljen

🇮🇸 einfaldað

🇰🇿 жеңілдетілген

🇬🇪 გამარტივებული

🇦🇿 sadələşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 simplificado

Etymology

The word 'simplified' comes from the verb 'simplify', which originated from the Old French word 'simplifier', derived from the Latin word 'simplificare', composed of 'sim-' (meaning 'together') and 'placare' (meaning 'to please'). The concept of simplifying has been valued throughout history, as it allows for clearer communication and understanding.

See also: simpleton, simplicity, simplify, simplistic, simply.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,536 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.