Definition, synonyms and related words
Short for simplified Chinese.
"The travel guide was printed in simplified to make it easier for tourists from mainland China to read."
In plain English: A simplified version is an easier-to-understand copy of something complicated that removes unnecessary details to make it clearer for everyone.
"The simplified version of the instructions made everything much easier to follow."
simple past tense and past participle of simplify
"The teacher simplified the instructions so that every student could understand them immediately."
In plain English: To simplify something means to make it easier to understand by removing unnecessary parts.
"The teacher simplified the instructions so every student could understand them easily."
Made more simple; having its complexity reduced.
"The teacher simplified the complex math problem so that students could understand it easily."
In plain English: Simplified means something has been made easier to understand by removing unnecessary details.
"The instructions were simplified so that anyone could follow them easily."
Usage: Use "simplified" to describe anything that has been made easier or less complex, such as instructions or a version of text designed for learners. Avoid confusing this adjective with the noun form referring specifically to Simplified Chinese characters when discussing language variants.