Definitions for simple
ˈsɪm pəlsim·ple

Princeton's WordNet(3.60 / 5 votes)Rate this definition:

1. simple(noun)

   any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties

2. simpleton, simple(adj)

   a person lacking intelligence or common sense

3. simple(adj)

   having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

   "a simple problem"; "simple mechanisms"; "a simple design"; "a simple substance"

4. elementary, simple, uncomplicated, unproblematic(adj)

   easy and not involved or complicated

   "an elementary problem in statistics"; "elementary, my dear Watson"; "a simple game"; "found an uncomplicated solution to the problem"

5. bare(a), mere(a), simple(a)(adj)

   apart from anything else; without additions or modifications

   "only the bare facts"; "shocked by the mere idea"; "the simple passage of time was enough"; "the simple truth"

6. childlike, wide-eyed, round-eyed, dewy-eyed, simple(adj)

   exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity

   "childlike trust"; "dewy-eyed innocence"; "listened in round-eyed wonder"

7. dim-witted, simple, simple-minded(adj)

   lacking mental capacity and subtlety

8. simple, unsubdivided(adj)

   (botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions

9. simple(adj)

   unornamented

   "a simple country schoolhouse"; "her black dress--simple to austerity"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. simple(Noun)

   A preparation made from one plant, as opposed to something made from more than one plant.

   Etymology: From simple, from and simple, from simplex, from sim- + plicare: see same and fold. Compare single, singular, simultaneous, etc.

2. simple(Noun)

   A simple or atomic proposition

   Etymology: From simple, from and simple, from simplex, from sim- + plicare: see same and fold. Compare single, singular, simultaneous, etc.

3. simple(Verb)

   To gather simples, ie, medicinal herbs.

   Etymology: From simple, from and simple, from simplex, from sim- + plicare: see same and fold. Compare single, singular, simultaneous, etc.

4. simple(Adjective)

   Uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added.

   Etymology: From simple, from and simple, from simplex, from sim- + plicare: see same and fold. Compare single, singular, simultaneous, etc.

5. simple(Adjective)

   Without ornamentation; plain.

   Etymology: From simple, from and simple, from simplex, from sim- + plicare: see same and fold. Compare single, singular, simultaneous, etc.

6. simple(Adjective)

   Free from duplicity; guileless, innocent, straightforward.

   Etymology: From simple, from and simple, from simplex, from sim- + plicare: see same and fold. Compare single, singular, simultaneous, etc.

7. simple(Adjective)

   Undistinguished in social condition; of no special rank.

   Etymology: From simple, from and simple, from simplex, from sim- + plicare: see same and fold. Compare single, singular, simultaneous, etc.

8. simple(Adjective)

   Trivial; insignificant.

   Etymology: From simple, from and simple, from simplex, from sim- + plicare: see same and fold. Compare single, singular, simultaneous, etc.

9. simple(Adjective)

   Feeble-minded; foolish.

   Etymology: From simple, from and simple, from simplex, from sim- + plicare: see same and fold. Compare single, singular, simultaneous, etc.

10. simple(Adjective)

    Consisting of one single substance; uncompounded.

    Etymology: From simple, from and simple, from simplex, from sim- + plicare: see same and fold. Compare single, singular, simultaneous, etc.

11. simple(Adjective)

    Of a group: having no normal subgroup.

    Etymology: From simple, from and simple, from simplex, from sim- + plicare: see same and fold. Compare single, singular, simultaneous, etc.

12. simple(Adjective)

    Not compound, but possibly lobed.

    Etymology: From simple, from and simple, from simplex, from sim- + plicare: see same and fold. Compare single, singular, simultaneous, etc.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Simple(adj)

   single; not complex; not infolded or entangled; uncombined; not compounded; not blended with something else; not complicated; as, a simple substance; a simple idea; a simple sound; a simple machine; a simple problem; simple tasks

   Etymology: [F. See Simple, a.]

2. Simple(adj)

   plain; unadorned; as, simple dress

   Etymology: [F. See Simple, a.]

3. Simple(adj)

   mere; not other than; being only

   Etymology: [F. See Simple, a.]

4. Simple(adj)

   not given to artifice, stratagem, or duplicity; undesigning; sincere; true

   Etymology: [F. See Simple, a.]

5. Simple(adj)

   artless in manner; unaffected; unconstrained; natural; inartificial;; straightforward

   Etymology: [F. See Simple, a.]

6. Simple(adj)

   direct; clear; intelligible; not abstruse or enigmatical; as, a simple statement; simple language

   Etymology: [F. See Simple, a.]

7. Simple(adj)

   weak in intellect; not wise or sagacious; of but moderate understanding or attainments; hence, foolish; silly

   Etymology: [F. See Simple, a.]

8. Simple(adj)

   not luxurious; without much variety; plain; as, a simple diet; a simple way of living

   Etymology: [F. See Simple, a.]

9. Simple(adj)

   humble; lowly; undistinguished

   Etymology: [F. See Simple, a.]

10. Simple(adj)

    without subdivisions; entire; as, a simple stem; a simple leaf

    Etymology: [F. See Simple, a.]

11. Simple(adj)

    not capable of being decomposed into anything more simple or ultimate by any means at present known; elementary; thus, atoms are regarded as simple bodies. Cf. Ultimate, a

    Etymology: [F. See Simple, a.]

12. Simple(adj)

    homogenous

    Etymology: [F. See Simple, a.]

13. Simple(adj)

    consisting of a single individual or zooid; as, a simple ascidian; -- opposed to compound

    Etymology: [F. See Simple, a.]

14. Simple(adj)

    something not mixed or compounded

    Etymology: [F. See Simple, a.]

15. Simple(adj)

    a medicinal plant; -- so called because each vegetable was supposed to possess its particular virtue, and therefore to constitute a simple remedy

    Etymology: [F. See Simple, a.]

16. Simple(adj)

    a drawloom

    Etymology: [F. See Simple, a.]

17. Simple(adj)

    a part of the apparatus for raising the heddles of a drawloom

    Etymology: [F. See Simple, a.]

18. Simple(adj)

    a feast which is not a double or a semidouble

    Etymology: [F. See Simple, a.]

19. Simple(verb)

    to gather simples, or medicinal plants

    Etymology: [F. See Simple, a.]

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1. SIMPLE

   SIMPLE, the session initiation protocol for instant messaging and presence leveraging extensions, is an instant messaging and presence protocol suite based on Session Initiation Protocol managed by the IETF. Contrary to the vast majority of IM and presence protocols used by software deployed today, SIMPLE is an open standard like XMPP.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Simple

   sim′pl, adj. single: undivided: resisting decomposition: elementary, undeveloped: plain, single, entire: homogeneous: open: unaffected: undesigning: true: clear: straightforward: artless: guileless: unsuspecting: credulous: not cunning: weak in intellect: silly: of mean birth—opposed to Gentle.—n. something not mixed or compounded: a medicinal herb: a simple feast—opposed to a double or semidouble.—v.i. to gather simples or medicinal plants.—adjs. Sim′ple-heart′ed, having a simple heart: guileless; Sim′ple-mind′ed, having a simple mind: unsuspecting: undesigning.—ns. Sim′ple-mind′edness, the state or quality of being simple-minded: artlessness; Sim′pleness, the state or quality of being simple: artlessness: simplicity: folly; Sim′pler, a gatherer of simples; Sim′pless (Spens.), simplicity; Sim′pleton, a weak or foolish person.—adv. Simplic′iter, simply, not relatively.—ns. Simplic′ity, the state or quality of being simple: singleness: want of complication: openness: clearness: freedom from excessive adornment: plainness: sincerity: artlessness: credulity, silliness, folly; Simplificā′tion, the act of making simple.—adj. Sim′plificātive.—n. Sim′plificātor, one who simplifies.—v.t. Sim′plify, to make simple: to render less difficult: to make plain:—pa.t. and pa.p. sim′plified.—ns. Sim′plism, affected simplicity; Sim′plist, one skilled in simples.—adj. Simplis′tic.—adv. Sim′ply, in a simple manner: artlessly: foolishly: weakly: plainly: considered by itself: alone: merely: solely. [Fr.,—L. simplex, the same—sim- (L. semel), root of plicāre, to fold.]

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1. Simple

   What is it? simple makes it faster and easier than ever for organizations, companies, and groups to communicate and get organized. simple in an affordable innovative interaction system that promises to bring efficiency to group communication.Who is it for? greek organizations, wall street companies, small businesses, and any group looking for an effective, secure, and most importantly quick way to communicate amongst its members.Features include A Facebook like News Feed for recent network activity, mass text messaging and emails, custom events, user profiles and note boards, message boards, polls & questions, and much more.Thousands of users are enjoying simple every day.

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1. simple

   Easy, perfect and concise to create, understand or do

   The presentation is simple and effective.

   Submitted by MaryC on January 22, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'simple' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #696

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'simple' in Written Corpus Frequency: #953

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'simple' in Adjectives Frequency: #68

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1. impels

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of simple in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of simple in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of simple in a Sentence

1. Neil Postman:

   Because he did not have time to read every new book in his field, the great Polish anthropologist Bronislaw Malinowski used a simple and efficient method of deciding which ones were worth his attention: Upon receiving a new book, he immediately checked the index to see if his name was cited, and how often. The more "Malinowski" the more compelling the book. No "Malinowski," and he doubted the subject of the book was anthropology at all.

2. Albert Einstein:

   My life is a simple thing that would interest no one. It is a known fact that I was born and that is all that is necessary.

3. Robert McKenna:

   It never ceases to amaze me how a simple molecule such as saccharin— something many people put in their coffee every day— may have untapped uses, including as a possible lead compound to target aggressive cancers.

4. Emerich Edward Dalbert:

   There are two things which cannot be attacked in front ignorance and narrow-mindedness. They can only be shaken by the simple development of the contrary qualities. They will not bear discussion.

5. James Thurber:

   I loathe the expression What makes him tick. It is the American mind, looking for simple and singular solution, that uses the foolish expression. A person not only ticks, he also chimes and strikes the hour, falls and breaks and has to be put together again, and sometimes stops like an electric clock in a thunderstorm.

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