Definition, synonyms and related words
One who grows or gathers simples (medicinal herbs).
"The apothecary sought out a simpler to help him gather medicinal herbs from the forest."
"There are simpler in my plan, just not enough details to make them work well."
comparative form of simple: more simple, less complicated or challenging.
"The instructions were much simpler to follow than the original manual."
In plain English: Simpler means easier to do, understand, or deal with because it has fewer complicated parts.
"The instructions were much simpler than I expected."
Usage: Use simpler as the standard comparative adjective to describe something that is less complex than another. Avoid using it for people unless you are specifically referring to someone with a lower level of education, which requires context like "simpler minds."
The word simpler is likely an altered version of the German names Simperl or Semperl. It entered English as a variation of these foreign terms rather than evolving from native roots.