simple

Meanings

• Adjective

  Free from unnecessary complexity; not extravagant, elaborate, or luxurious.

  - "The designer created a simple yet elegant dress."
  - "Can you make the instructions for assembling the furniture simple and clear?"

• Adjective

  Serving to explain or make clear; clear and easy to understand.

  - "The teacher gave a simple explanation of the concept."
  - "He spoke in simple terms that the children could understand."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɪmpəl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈsɪmpəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

complex , complicated , compound , subtle , gentle

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Synonyms

onefold , plain

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with simple
nome , tome , gnome , chrome , robe , home , dome , comb , tomb , loom , bloom , poom , room , gloom , doom , room , loom , groom , plume , resume , consume , consume , resume , resume , resume , resume , resume , resume , resume , resume , resume

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Homophones

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1. Simple (English) : Adjective: Free from unnecessary complexity; not extravagant, elaborate, or luxurious.
   

2. Simple (English) : Noun: A person who is not married; an unmarried person.
   

3. Simple (English) : Adjective: Serving to explain or make clear; clear and easy to understand.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of simple that leads to same result
simple , simpleness , simplenesses , simpler , simplest , simples , Jordan curve , simple closed curve , simple closed curves , simple equation , simple equations , simple fraction , simple fractions , simple fracture , simple fractures , simple interest , simple interests , simple machine , simple machines , simple protein , simple proteins , simple sugar

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

Simple (Adjective): Free from unnecessary complexity; not extravagant, elaborate, or luxurious. Simple (Adjective): Serving to explain or make clear; clear and easy to understand. Simplify (Verb): To make (something) less complex or difficult., Simplex (Noun): In mathematics, a simplex is a geometrical object used to study topological spaces.

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Etymology

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From Old French 'simple', from the Latin 'simplex' meaning 'uncompounded, not combined, single, one, unmarried, unalloyed, unmixed, pure, elementary, primary, simple in nature'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'simple' comes from the Latin 'simplex', meaning 'uncompounded' or 'unmixed'.

2. The term 'simple' has been used in mathematics since the time of Euclid to describe geometric figures.

3. The term 'simple' has been used in music to describe melodies that are easy to remember and sing along to.

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Related Concepts

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1. Complexity: The degree to which something is intricate, difficult, or complicated.

2. Elegance: A sense of beauty, grace, and simplicity in design or expression.

3. Minimalism: A design and art movement characterized by simplicity and the elimination of non-essential elements.

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Culture

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The term 'simple' has been used in various cultural contexts to convey a sense of purity, clarity, and uncomplicatedness. In literature, it has been used to describe characters, settings, and themes. In art, simple designs and compositions have been celebrated for their elegance and timeless appeal. In music, simple melodies and rhythms have been used to convey emotion and tell stories.

How to Memorize "simple"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a plain, unadorned object. Visualize a clear, straightforward explanation. Imagine a single, unmarried person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'simple' with the idea of clarity, purity, and uncomplicatedness. Think of simple designs, simple explanations, and simple people.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym SIMPLE: 'S' for Serves to explain, 'I' for Is uncomplicated, 'M' for Makes clear, 'P' for Pure, 'L' for Less complex, and 'E' for Elegant'.

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