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- [sim-puh l]
- /ˈsɪm pəl/
- /ˈsɪm.pl̩/
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- [sim-puh l]
- /ˈsɪm pəl/
Definitions of simpler word
- adjective simpler easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools. 1
- adjective simpler not elaborate or artificial; plain: a simple style. 1
- adjective simpler not ornate or luxurious; unadorned: a simple gown. 1
- adjective simpler unaffected; unassuming; modest: a simple manner. 1
- adjective simpler not complicated: a simple design. 1
- adjective simpler not complex or compound; single. 1
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Origin of simpler
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; (adj.) Middle English < Old French < Late Latin simplus simple, Latin (in simpla pecunia simple fee or sum), equivalent to sim- one (see simplex) + -plus, as in duplus duple, double (see -fold); cognate with Greek háplos (see haplo-); (noun) Middle English: commoner, derivative of the adj.
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Parts of speech for Simpler
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simpler popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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general simpler
- easier — not hard or difficult; requiring no great labor or effort: a book that is easy to read; an easy victory.
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