ALL meanings of simplest
sim·ple
S s - adjective simplest Optics. (of a lens) having two optical surfaces only. 1
- noun simplest an ignorant, foolish, or gullible person. 1
- noun simplest something simple, unmixed, or uncompounded. 1
- noun simplest simples, Textiles. cords for controlling the warp threads in forming the shed on draw-looms. 1
- noun simplest a person of humble origins; commoner. 1
- noun simplest an herb or other plant used for medicinal purposes: country simples. 1
- adjective simplest easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools. 1
- adjective simplest not elaborate or artificial; plain: a simple style. 1
- adjective simplest not ornate or luxurious; unadorned: a simple gown. 1
- adjective simplest unaffected; unassuming; modest: a simple manner. 1
- adjective simplest not complicated: a simple design. 1
- adjective simplest not complex or compound; single. 1
- adjective simplest occurring or considered alone; mere; bare: the simple truth; a simple fact. 1
- adjective simplest free of deceit or guile; sincere; unconditional: a frank, simple answer. 1
- adjective simplest common or ordinary: a simple soldier. 1
- adjective simplest not grand or sophisticated; unpretentious: a simple way of life. 1
- adjective simplest humble or lowly: simple folk. 1
- adjective simplest inconsequential or rudimentary. 1
- adjective simplest unlearned; ignorant. 1
- adjective simplest lacking mental acuteness or sense: a simple way of thinking. 1
- adjective simplest unsophisticated; naive; credulous. 1
- abbreviation SIMPLEST simpleminded. 1
- adjective simplest Chemistry. composed of only one substance or element: a simple substance. not mixed. 1
- adjective simplest Botany. not divided into parts: a simple leaf; a simple stem. 1
- adjective simplest Zoology. not compound: a simple ascidian. 1
- adjective simplest Music. uncompounded or without overtones; single: simple tone. 1
- adjective simplest Grammar. having only the head without modifying elements included: The simple subject of “The dappled pony gazed over the fence” is “pony.”. Compare complete (def 5). 1
- adjective simplest (of a verb tense) consisting of a main verb with no auxiliaries, as takes (simple present) or stood (simple past) (opposed to compound). 1
- adjective simplest Mathematics. linear (def 7). 1