First Known Use: 1759
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simplify
transitive verb sim·pli·fy \ˈsim-plə-ˌfī\
: to make (something) easier to do or understand
sim·pli·fiedsim·pli·fy·ing
Full Definition of SIMPLIFY
: to make simple or simpler: as a : to reduce to basic essentials b : to diminish in scope or complexity : streamline <was urged to simplify management procedures> c : to make more intelligible : clarify
— sim·pli·fi·ca·tion \ˌsim-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən\ noun
— sim·pli·fi·er \ˈsim-plə-ˌfī(-ə)r\ noun
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Origin of SIMPLIFY
French simplifier, from Medieval Latin simplificare, from simplus simple
Related to SIMPLIFY
- Synonyms
- streamline
- Antonyms
- complex, complexify, complicate, perplex, sophisticate
SIMPLIFY Defined for Kids
simplify
verb sim·pli·fy \ˈsim-plə-ˌfī\
sim·pli·fiedsim·pli·fy·ing
Definition of SIMPLIFY for Kids
: to make simple or simpler : make easier
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