Meaning & Definition of word "Simplified"

Simplified

/ˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/

verb:

  • 1. Past tense of simplify; to have made something less complex.
    • Example: The engineer simplified the design, resulting in a more efficient manufacturing process.
  • 2. To have reduced the complexity of something, making it more straightforward.
    • Example: After the meeting, she realized she had simplified the main points of the discussion for better understanding.

adjective:

  • 1. Made easier to understand, often by reducing complexity.
    • Example: The simplified instructions helped the students complete the project without confusion.
  • 2. Having fewer elements or features.
    • Example: The simplified version of the app has only the essential functions, making it user-friendly.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'simplify', combining 'simple' and the suffix '-ify'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

keep it simple:

To avoid unnecessary complexity.

simplify the process:

To make a procedure easier.

simplified version:

An easier to understand form of something.

Related Words

simplify:

To make something simpler or easier.

simple:

Easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty.

simplicity:

The quality or condition of being easy to understand or do.

Slang Meanings of simplified

Meaning: Dumbed down

Example Sentence: That explanation was totally dumbed down for the audience.

Meaning: For dummies

Example Sentence: I need a version of this book that’s for dummies.