simple
//ˈsɪmpəl//
Adjective
simpleCanonical form
simplerComparative
simplestSuperlative
1
Easy to understand, do, or use; not complicated or complex.
The instructions are simple and easy to follow.
2
Plain and basic; without decoration or unnecessary additions.
She wore a simple white dress to the party.
3
Composed of a single element or few elements; not compound or complex.
Water is a simple molecule made of hydrogen and oxygen.
4
Lacking intelligence or sophistication; naive or unsophisticated.
He's a simple man who trusts everyone he meets.
5
Of humble or low rank; ordinary or common.
He came from a simple family of farmers.
Noun
1
A medicinal herb or plant.
The herbalist gathered simples from the garden to make remedies.
2
A person of humble birth or low social status.
In medieval times, nobles rarely married simples.