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Thesaurus: simplify

To make simple; to make less complex; to make clear by giving the explanation for; to show an easier or shorter process for doing or making.

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  1. v. t. To make simple; to make less complex; to make clear by giving the explanation for; to show an easier or shorter process for doing or making.
  2. v. make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
  3. To make simple; to make less complex; to make clear by giving the explanation for; to show an easier or shorter process for doing or making. The collection of duties is drawn to a point, and so far simplified. A. Hamilton. It is important, in scientific pursuits, to be caitious in simplifying our deductions. W. Nicholson.
  4. To make simple; to make less complex; to make clear by givingthe explanation for; to show an easier or shorter process for doingor making.The collection of duties is drawn to a point, and so far simplified.A. Hamilton.It is important, in scientific pursuits, to be caitious insimplifying our deductions. W. Nicholson.
  5. v:100 v. make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent