simplification
|sim-pli-fi-ca-tion|
B2
/ˌsɪmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
(simplify)
make simple
Etymology
Etymology Information
'simplification' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'simplificare,' where 'simplex' meant 'simple' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'simplificare' transformed into the French word 'simplifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'simplification' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make simple,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of making something simpler or easier to understand.
The simplification of the process saved us a lot of time.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45