Simplifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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simplifying

 

[ ˈsɪmplɪfaɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mathematics

To make a math problem easier by reducing it to a simpler form or expression.

Synonyms

clarify, reduce, streamline

Examples of usage

  • She simplified the equation by combining like terms.
  • After simplifying the fractions, the answer became clearer.

Translations

Translations of the word "simplifying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 simplificação

🇮🇳 सरलीकरण

🇩🇪 Vereinfachung

🇮🇩 penyederhanaan

🇺🇦 спрощення

🇵🇱 uproszczenie

🇯🇵 簡略化 (かんりゃくか)

🇫🇷 simplification

🇪🇸 simplificación

🇹🇷 basitleştirme

🇰🇷 단순화 (dansunhwa)

🇸🇦 تبسيط

🇨🇿 zjednodušení

🇸🇰 zjednodušenie

🇨🇳 简化 (jiǎnhuà)

🇸🇮 poenostavitev

🇮🇸 ein­földun

🇰🇿 қарапайымдау

🇬🇪 გაშიფვრა

🇦🇿 sadələşdirmə

🇲🇽 simplificación

Etymology

The word 'simplify' originated from the Latin word 'simplificare', which means 'to make simple'. The concept of simplifying can be traced back to ancient mathematicians who sought to find the most straightforward solutions to complex problems. Over time, the term has been widely used in various fields, including mathematics, science, and everyday language.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,373, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.