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simplify

[ sim-pluh-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

, sim·pli·fied, sim·pli·fy·ing.
  1. to make less complex or complicated; make plainer or easier:

    to simplify a problem.



simplify

/ ˈsɪmplɪˌfaɪ /

verb

  1. to make less complicated, clearer, or easier
  2. maths to reduce (an equation, fraction, etc) to a simpler form by cancellation of common factors, regrouping of terms in the same variable, etc


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Derived Forms

  • ˈsimpliˌfier, noun
  • ˈsimplificative, adjective
  • ˌsimplifiˈcation, noun

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Other Words From

  • simpli·fi·cation noun
  • simpli·fi·cative adjective
  • simpli·fier simpli·fi·cator noun
  • nonsim·pli·fi·cation noun
  • super·simpli·fy verb (used with object) supersimplified supersimplifying
  • un·simpli·fied adjective
  • un·simpli·fying adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of simplify1

First recorded in 1645–55; from French simplifier, from Medieval Latin simplificāre “to make simple,” equivalent to Latin simpli-, combining form of simplus simple + -ficāre -fy

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Word History and Origins

Origin of simplify1

C17: via French from Medieval Latin simplificāre, from Latin simplus simple + facere to make

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Example Sentences

The post Google’s updated phrase match simplifies keywords and worries advertisers appeared first on Search Engine Land.

In order for different devices to communicate with one another, this type of communication system had to be standardized or simplified so all units can understand one another.

For creators, the feature simplifies the process of responding to questions, as it lets them view all their fans’ questions in one place.

Fortunately, other ideas emerged that suggested ways forward for higher-degree polynomials, which could be simplified through substitution.

The new health protocols would simplify the NBA’s investigations of players who are caught on camera in public settings.

“He got me away from jazz and helped me simplify my craft and began my commercial songwriting thing,” she says.

But Erdoğan is either unaware of that or sought to simplify history.

They simultaneously over-simplify and inflame a conflict that is already poorly understood.

Second Market provides solutions for private companies and investment funds to simplify private capital markets.

Big business has been begging for comprehensive tax reform that will simplify their lives.

And this fact seemed pregnant with evidence as to Gordon's state of mind; it did not appear to simplify the situation.

He almost hoped that Napoleon would use force after all, and that a war with France would come to simplify the situation.

People who look at things in that way simplify matters for the Recording Angel.

Obviously some one must be removed in order to simplify this tangle, but who?

But some of us could simplify the day and so find room for unmitigated enjoyment in the evening.

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