Simplify

/ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To make (something) easier to do or understand.

The teacher tried to simplify the complex math problem for her students.

To reduce (something) to its simplest form.

We need to simplify the process of registering for the event to make it more accessible.

To diminish in complexity or intricacy.

The software was redesigned to simplify the user interface.

To make clear and straightforward.

He used diagrams to simplify his explanation of the system.

From Old French 'simplifier', from Latin 'simplificare', meaning 'to make simple'.

simplify the process

To make the steps easier to follow.

simplified version

An easier or more straightforward version of something.

keep it simple

To avoid unnecessary complexity.

simple

Easily understood, straightforward.

simplification

The process of making something simpler.

simplistic

Overly simple; not considering complex factors.

Break it down

Can you break it down for me? I need you to simplify this.

Dumb it down

The presentation was too technical; they need to dumb it down a bit.