semplice

simple, easy

adjective SEM-plee-cheh Common

Origin: Latin simplex (single, plain)

Also means

plain, unadorned

Usage Note

Semplice behaves as a two-ending adjective in Italian, with forms semplice (m/f sing.) and semplici (m/f pl.) — no four-form variation. It can precede or follow the noun: una semplice domanda (a simple question) or un uomo semplice (a plain, unpretentious man). Do not confuse it with semplicemente ('simply') or semplicistico ('simplistic'), which carry different connotations.

Examples

"La soluzione è più semplice del previsto."

Natural Translation

The solution is simpler than expected.

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