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Word: Simple
Speech Type: Adjective
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
easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty
Short Definition:easily understood or done
Examples:- a simple solution
- camcorders are now so simple to operate
plain, basic, or uncomplicated in form, nature, or design; without much decoration or ornamentation
Short Definition:plain, basic, or uncomplicated in form or design
Examples:- a simple white blouse
- the house is furnished in a simple country style
composed of a single element; not compound.
Short Definition:composed of single element
having an intellectual disability.
Short Definition:having intellectual disability
Word: Simple
Speech Type: Noun
ˈsɪmpl
a medicinal herb, or a medicine made from one
Short Definition:medicinal herb, or medicine made from one
Examples:- the gatherers of simples
Word: Simple
Speech Type: Interjection
ˈsɪmpl
used to convey that something is very straightforward
Short Definition:used to convey that something is straightforward
Examples:- I don't overanalyse. I listen, I like, I buy. Simple!
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