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Definition of simplification

simplification

/ˌsɪm.plɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
sim · pli · fi · ca · tion
Adverb:simply
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Plural:simplifications
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Adjective:simple
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simplification Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The process of making something easier to do or understand, or less complex and cluttered.

Example

"The simplification of the tax code helped small business owners file their returns more efficiently."

2

A simplified version, statement, or explanation of a complex topic, sometimes to the point of being overly reductive.

Example

"Describing the conflict as a mere dispute over borders is a gross simplification of centuries of history."

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• Rhymes for simplification

• Nearby Words

simpleness
simpleton
simplicity
simplification
simplifier
simplify
simplistic

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French simplification, derived from Medieval Latin simplificare ('to make simple'), which combines Latin simplex ('single, plain') and facere ('to make').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Simplification. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/simplification
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