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simple

54 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) simple (adjective)
  2. 2) simple (noun)
  3. simple beam (noun)
  4. simple bitters (noun plural)
  5. simple bond (noun)
  6. simple bud (noun)
  7. simple closed curve (noun)
  8. simple consequence (noun)
  9. simple contract (noun)
  10. simple conversion (noun)
  11. simple curve (noun)
  12. simple engine (noun)
  13. simple equation (noun)
  14. simple eye (noun)
  15. simple-faced (adjective)
  16. simple fraction (noun)
  17. simple fracture (noun)
  18. simple harmonic motion (noun)
  19. simple honors (noun plural)
  20. simple idea (noun)
  21. simple immersion (noun)
  22. simple interest (noun)
  23. simple interval (noun)
  24. simple knot (noun)
  25. simple larceny (noun)
  26. simple leaf (noun)
  27. simple machine (noun)
  28. simple mode (noun)
  29. simple motion (noun)
  30. simple ore (noun)

1sim·ple

adj \ˈsim-pəl\
sim·pler\-p(ə-)lər\sim·plest\-p(ə-)ləst\

Definition of SIMPLE

1
: free from guile : innocent
2
a : free from vanity : modest b : free from ostentation or display <a simple outfit>
3
: of humble origin or modest position <a simple farmer>
4
a : lacking in knowledge or expertise <a simple amateur of the arts> b (1) : stupid (2) : mentally retarded c : not socially or culturally sophisticated : naive; also : credulous
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a : sheer, unmixed <simple honesty> b : free of secondary complications <a simple vitamin deficiency> c (1) : having only one main clause and no subordinate clauses <a simple sentence> (2) of a subject or predicate : having no modifiers, complements, or objects d : constituting a basic element : fundamental e : not made up of many like units <a simple eye>
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: free from elaboration or figuration <simple harmony>
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a (1) : not subdivided into branches or leaflets <a simple stem> <a simple leaf> (2) : consisting of a single carpel (3) : developing from a single ovary <a simple fruit> b : controlled by a single gene <simple inherited characters>
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: not limited or restricted : unconditional <a simple obligation>
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: readily understood or performed <simple directions> <the adjustment was simple to make>
10
of a statistical hypothesis : specifying exact values for one or more statistical parameters — compare composite 3
— sim·ple·ness \-pəl-nəs\ noun
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Examples of SIMPLE

  1. The solution to the problem was relatively simple.
  2. The answer is really quite simple.
  3. There are three simple steps to follow.
  4. The camera is simple to use.
  5. Don't go into too much detail in the report. Just keep it simple and to the point.
  6. The melody is very simple.
  7. I'm a simple farmer just trying to make a living.
  8. He enjoys the simple pleasure of spending time with his wife and kids after work.
  9. Relaxing on the beach and watching the sunset is one of life's simple pleasures.

Origin of SIMPLE

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin simplus, alteration of Latin simplic-, simplex single, having one ingredient, plain, from sem-, sim- one + -plic-, -plex -fold — more at same, -fold
First Known Use: 13th century

Related to SIMPLE

Synonyms: bald, bare, naked, plain-vanilla, plain, unadorned, undecorated, unembellished, unornamented, unvarnished
Antonyms: adorned, decorated, embellished, fancy, ornamented
Related Words: denuded, divested, stripped; au naturel, earthy, elemental, homely, natural, unsophisticated; forthright, honest, modest, unpretentious; clean; antiseptic, austere, bleak, severe, spartan, stark; minimalist; inconspicuous, muted, restrained, sober, subdued, toned (down), unobtrusive; conservative, quiet, understated
Near Antonyms: flamboyant, flashy, garish, gaudy, glittery, glitzy, loud, ostentatious, showy, splashy, swank (or swanky), tawdry; bedizened, florid, lurid, ornate; exaggerated, overdecorated, overdone, overwrought; baroque, elaborate, extravagant, ornate, rococo; appareled (or apparelled), arrayed, bedecked, decked-out, dressed, embroidered, garnished, trimmed
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Synonym Discussion of SIMPLE

simple, foolish, silly, fatuous, asinine mean actually or apparently deficient in intelligence. simple implies a degree of intelligence inadequate to cope with anything complex or involving mental effort <considered people simple who had trouble with computers>. foolish implies the character of being or seeming unable to use judgment, discretion, or good sense <foolish stunts>. silly suggests failure to act as a rational being especially by ridiculous behavior <the silly antics of revelers>. fatuous implies foolishness, inanity, and disregard of reality <fatuous conspiracy theories>. asinine suggests utter and contemptible failure to use normal rationality or perception <an asinine plot>.

Rhymes with SIMPLE

dimple, pimple, wimple

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