simplify
UK: ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ | US: ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ
vt. to make something easier or less complex
vt. to reduce something to its basic form
simplify = simpl<simple> + ify<make, verb suffix>
- simpl (from Latin simplus, meaning "simple, plain")
- ify (a verb-forming suffix from Latin -ificare, meaning "to make or cause to become")
Etymology Origin:
The word simplify traces back to Latin simplus (simple) combined with the suffix -ify, which transforms nouns or adjectives into verbs meaning "to make." The logical progression reflects the act of rendering something simpler or more straightforward. This construction is common in English, where Latin roots merge with suffixes to create actionable terms (e.g., clarify, purify).
The teacher tried to simplify the lesson for her students.
New software aims to simplify tax filing.
Can you simplify these instructions?
The recipe was simplified to save time.
His goal is to simplify complex scientific concepts.