Simplified

/ˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
Past tense of simplify; to have made something less complex.
The engineer simplified the design, resulting in a more efficient manufacturing process.
To have reduced the complexity of something, making it more straightforward.
After the meeting, she realized she had simplified the main points of the discussion for better understanding.
adjective
Made easier to understand, often by reducing complexity.
The simplified instructions helped the students complete the project without confusion.
Having fewer elements or features.
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

Dumbed down
That explanation was totally dumbed down for the audience.
For dummies
I need a version of this book that’s for dummies.