Simple ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Simple ( adjective )

1. Having or composed of only one thing or element.
2. Not complicated or elaborate.
3. Easy to understand or do.
4. Not divided into parts.
5. Not elaborate or showy.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french simple, from latin simplus, from simplex, simple.

Examples:

1. The solution to the problem was surprisingly simple.
2. The dress was simple, yet elegant.
3. The instructions for the game were simple and easy to follow.
4. The plant was a simple, single stem.
5. She wore simple jewelry to the party.

(As a noun)

Simple ( noun )

1. Having or composed of only one thing or element.
2. Not complicated or elaborate.
3. Easy to understand or do.
4. Not divided into parts.
5. Not elaborate or showy.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french simple, from latin simplus, from simplex, simple.

Examples:

1. The solution to the problem was surprisingly simple.
2. The dress was simple, yet elegant.
3. The instructions for the game were simple and easy to follow.
4. The plant was a simple, single stem.
5. She wore simple jewelry to the party.