simple
adjective
1. having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
- a simple problem
- simple mechanisms
- a simple design
Similar word(s): easy, plain, simple, unsubdivided, simplex, simplistic, unanalyzable, undecomposable, uncomplicated, unsophisticated
2. easy and not involved or complicated
- a simple game
Similar word(s): easy, elementary, uncomplicated, unproblematic
3. apart from anything else; without additions or modifications
- the simple passage of time was enough
- the simple truth
Similar word(s): plain, bare, mere
4. exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity
Similar word(s): naif, naive, childlike
5. lacking mental capacity and subtlety
6. (botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions
Similar word(s): acerate, acerose, acicular, acuminate, apiculate, caudate, cordate, cordiform, cuneate, deltoid, dolabrate, dolabriform, elliptic, bladelike, ensiform, swordlike, hastate, lancelike, lanceolate, elongate, linear, lyrate, needled, obtuse, oblanceolate, oblong, obovate, orbicular, orbiculate, ovate, pandurate, panduriform, peltate, perfoliate, reniform, sagittate, sagittiform, spatulate, unlobed, simple, smooth, unsubdivided
7. without decoration, adornment or embellishment; plain
- a simple country schoolhouse
- her black dress--simple to austerity
Similar word(s): plain
Sentences with simple as an adjective:
- a simple ascidian
noun
1. any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties
Definition categories: plant, herb
2. a person lacking intelligence or common sense
Similar word(s): simpleton
Definition categories: person, individual, mortal, somebody, someone, soul
verb
1. (transitive, intransitive, archaic) To gather simples, ie, medicinal herbs.