simple — easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪmpəl/
Example Sentences
- The recipe is so simple that even my cat could probably make it!
- He prefers simple clothes over fancy designer outfits.
- The answer was so simple that I felt silly for overthinking it.
simple
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsɪmpəl/]
easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty
Simple problems are much easier
A simple dimple, watching ripples!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin simplex, meaning 'single-fold' or 'unfolded'. It originally denoted something consisting of one layer or element, and gradually evolved to mean 'not complex' or 'uncomplicated' in general usage.
Breakdown
sim- (one) + -plex (fold, layer). The Latin simplex literally means 'one-fold', with sim deriving from simul (together, same) and plex from plectere (to fold or weave).
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📝Examples
“The recipe is so simple that even my cat could probably make it!”
“He prefers simple clothes over fancy designer outfits.”
“The answer was so simple that I felt silly for overthinking it.”
“My grandmother's simple advice changed my entire perspective on life.”
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