Simplify Definition
sĭmplə-fī
simplified, simplifies, simplifying
verb
simplified, simplifies, simplifying
To make simpler, less complex, etc.; make easier.
Webster's New World
To become simpler.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- reduce
- disentangle
- explain
- clarify
- streamline
- shorten
- generalize
- interpret
- expound
- ease
- analyze
- make plain
- make clear
- reduce to essentials
- break down
Antonyms:
- complicate
- make difficult
- confuse
- mix
Origin of Simplify
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French simplifier from Old French from Medieval Latin simplificāre Latin simplus simple simple Latin -ficāre -fy
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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