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simplifying Synonyms & Antonyms

ˈsim-plə-ˌfī

What Is Another Word for Simplifying?

Common synonyms for simplifying are streamlining, streamline and clarifying. Words with the opposite meaning are complexifying and complexing.

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Simplifying as a Verb

1

to make less complex

you need to simplify this process somewhat or you'll never finish it today

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Simplifying in a Sentence

was urged to simplify management procedures

you need to simplify this process somewhat or you'll never finish it today

the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics

Word Forms & Grammar

sim·pli·fied

sim·pli·fy·ing

sim·pli·fi·ca·tion noun

sim·pli·fi·er noun

simplification

simplifications

simplified

simplifier

simplifiers

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simplify

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Words That Rhyme With Simplifying

Origin of Simplifying

French simplifier, from Medieval Latin simplificare, from simplus simple

First Known Use

1750

Simplifying in Brief

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/ˈsim-plə-ˌfī/
Syllables3
Meaningto make less complex
Synonymsstreamlining, streamline and clarifying
Antonymscomplexifying, complexing and complicating
First known use1750

Simplifying Pronunciation

The standard pronunciation of simplifying is /ˈsim-plə-ˌfī/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (sim).

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