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Webster 1913 Edition

Simplify

Sim′pli-fy

,
Verb.
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.

Webster 1828 Edition

Simplify

SIM'PLIFY

,
Verb.
T.
[L. simplex, simple, and facio, to make.] To make simple; to reduce what is complex to greater simplicity; to make plain or easy. The collection of duties is drawn to a point, and so far simplified. It is important in scientific pursuits, to be cautious in simplifying our deductions. This is the true way to simplify the study of science.

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