simple

Definitions


[ˈsɪmpl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty
(e.g: a simple solution)

- plain, basic, or uncomplicated in form, nature, or design; without much decoration or ornamentation
(e.g: a simple white blouse)

- composed of a single element; not compound

- having an intellectual disability


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Origin:
Middle English: from Old French, from Latin simplus. The noun sense (mid 16th century) originally referred to a medicine made from one constituent, especially from one plant


[ˈsɪmpl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a medicinal herb, or a medicine made from one
(e.g: the gatherers of simples)


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Origin:
Middle English: from Old French, from Latin simplus. The noun sense (mid 16th century) originally referred to a medicine made from one constituent, especially from one plant


[ˈsɪmpl], (Interjection)

Definitions:
- used to convey that something is very straightforward
(e.g: I don't overanalyse. I listen, I like, I buy. Simple!)


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Origin:
Middle English: from Old French, from Latin simplus. The noun sense (mid 16th century) originally referred to a medicine made from one constituent, especially from one plant




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