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simplification

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sim·pli·fy  (smpl-f)
tr.v. sim·pli·fied, sim·pli·fy·ing, sim·pli·fies
To make simple or simpler, as:
a. To reduce in complexity or extent.
b. To reduce to fundamental parts.
c. To make easier to understand.

[French simplifier, from Old French, from Medieval Latin simplificre : Latin simplus, simple; see simple + Latin -ficre, -fy.]

simpli·fi·cation (-f-kshn) n.
simpli·fier n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.simplification - an explanation that omits superfluous details and reduces complexity
explanation, account - a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account"
simplism, oversimplification - a simplification that goes too far (to the point of misrepresentation)
2.simplification - elimination of superfluous details
elimination, riddance - the act of removing or getting rid of something
oversimplification, simplism - an act of excessive simplification; the act of making something seem simpler than it really is
rationalisation, rationalization - (mathematics) the simplification of an expression or equation by eliminating radicals without changing the value of the expression or the roots of the equation
3.simplification - the act of reducing complexity
change - the action of changing something; "the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election"
schematisation, schematization - the act of reducing to a scheme or formula
Translations
simplification [sɪmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] nsimplificación f
simplification [sɪmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] nsimplification f
simplification [sɪmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] simple nVereinfachung f
simplification [sɪmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] nsemplificazione f


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I do not wish to urge that this form of causation is ultimate, but that, in the present state of our knowledge, it affords a simplification, and enables us to state laws of behaviour in less hypothetical terms than we should otherwise have to employ.
Little peculiarities were easily to be detected by experienced eyes in Mr Doyce's way of managing his affairs, but they almost always involved some ingenious simplification of a difficulty, and some plain road to the desired end.
 
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