Category:Simplify

Sim"pli*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Simplified; p. pr. & vb. n. Simplifying.] Etym: [cf. F. simplifier, ll. simplificare. See simple, And -fy.]

Defn: 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.