Definition of simple
simpler
play \ˈsim-p(ə-)lər\;simplest
play \ˈsim-p(ə-)ləst\1 : free from guile : innocent
2a : free from vanity : modestb : free from ostentation or display a simple outfit
3 : of humble origin or modest position a simple farmer
4a : lacking in knowledge or expertise a simple amateur of the artsb (1) : stupid (2) : mentally retardedc : not socially or culturally sophisticated : naive; also : credulous
5a : sheer, unmixed simple honestyb : free of secondary complications a simple vitamin deficiencyc (1) : having only one main clause and no subordinate clauses a simple sentence (2) of a subject or predicate : having no modifiers, complements, or objectsd : constituting a basic element : fundamentale : not made up of many like units a simple eye
6 : free from elaboration or figuration simple harmony
7a (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 fruitb : controlled by a single gene simple inherited characters
8 : not limited or restricted : unconditional a simple obligation
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Examples of simple in a Sentence
The solution to the problem was relatively simple.
The answer is really quite simple.
There are three simple steps to follow.
The camera is simple to use.
Don't go into too much detail in the report. Just keep it simple and to the point.
The melody is very simple.
I'm a simple farmer just trying to make a living.
He enjoys the simple pleasure of spending time with his wife and kids after work.
Relaxing on the beach and watching the sunset is one of life's simple pleasures.
Synonym Discussion of simple
synonyms see in addition easy
simple
Definition of simple
1a : a person of humble birth : commoner thought very little of anybody, simples or gentry — Virginia Woolfb (1) : a rude or credulous person : ignoramus (2) : a mentally retarded person
2a : a medicinal plantb : a vegetable drug having only one ingredient
3 : one component of a complex; specifically : an unanalyzable constituent
First Known Use of simple
14th century
SIMPLE Defined for English Language Learners
simple
playDefinition of simple for English Language Learners
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: not hard to understand or do
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: having few parts : not complex or fancy
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: not special or unusual
SIMPLE Defined for Kids
simple
playDefinition of simple for Students
simpler
;simplest
1 : not hard to understand or solve a simple task
2 : 1easy 1, straightforward a simple explanation
3 : lacking in education, experience, or intelligence The queen was really a simple soul and always … had done nothing except state the overly obvious. — Kate DiCamillo, The Tale of Despereaux
4 : not complex or fancy She wore simple clothing.
6 : not rich or important simple folk
7 : without qualification : sheer the simple truth
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of simple
simpler
\-p(ə-)lər\play ;simplest
\-p(ə-)ləst\play1: free from complexity or difficulty: asa: easily treated or cured a simple vitamin deficiencyb: controlled by a single gene simple inherited characters
2: of, relating to, or being an epithelium in which the cells are arranged in a single layer
simple
Medical Definition of simple
1: a medicinal plant
2: a vegetable drug having only one ingredient
Law Dictionary
simple
Legal Definition of simple
1 : oral or written but not under seal or of record
2 : not extreme, aggravated, or complicated simple kidnapping
3 : having no limitations or restrictions — see also fee simple
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