simple

simple
simple [sim′pəl]
adj.
simpler, simplest [OFr < L simplus < IE * sṃplos < bases * sem-, one + * -plo-, -fold: see DOUBLE]
1. having or consisting of only one part, feature, substance, etc.; not compounded or complex; single
2. having few parts or features; not complicated or involved [a simple pattern]
3. easy to do, solve, or understand, as a task, question, etc.
4. without additions or qualifications; mere; bare [the simple facts]
5.
a) not ornate; unembellished; unadorned [simple clothes]
b) not luxurious or elegant; plain [simple tastes]
6. pure; unadulterated
7. without guile or deceit; innocent; artless
8.
a) without ostentation or affectation; natural
b) lacking sophistication; naive
9. of low rank or position; specif.,
a) humble; lowly
b) common; ordinary
10. lacking significance; unimportant
11.
a) having or showing little sense or reasoning ability; easily misled or deceived; stupid or foolish
b) uneducated or ignorant
12. Bot.
a) consisting of one piece; whole
b) not branched
c) developing from a single pistil or carpel [a simple fruit]
13. Chem.
a) elementary
b) unmixed
14. Law unconditional; absolute [in fee simple]
15. Zool. not divided into or made up of parts; not compounded [a simple eye]
n.
1. a person who is ignorant or easily misled
2. something having only one part, substance, etc.
3. Archaic
a) a medicinal herb
b) a medicine made from such a plant
4. Archaic a person of humble position
SYN.- EASY
simpleness
n.

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