simplified
UK: ˈsɪmplɪfaɪd | US: ˈsɪmplɪfaɪd
adj. made less complex or easier to understand
vt. past tense of "simplify" (to reduce complexity)
The word "simplified" originates from the Latin "simplus" (simple) combined with the suffix "-ify" (from Latin "-ficare," meaning "to make"). The addition of "-ed" marks it as a past participle or adjective. The progression reflects a logical transformation: starting with "simple," adding the action of making ("-ify"), and finally indicating completion ("-ed"). This structure mirrors the process of taking something complex and rendering it straightforward.
The instructions were simplified for beginners.
She simplified the recipe by removing unnecessary steps.
The textbook uses simplified language to aid comprehension.
The software interface was simplified in the latest update.
His explanation simplified a highly technical subject.