SIMPLIFY

simplify. Simplify, v.t. to make simple, free from complexness

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Sim″pli‐fy (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Simplified (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Simplifying (?).] [[Cf. F. simplifier, LL. simplificare. See Simple, and -fy.]] 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.