How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners
delight in their scorning?
Prov. i. 22.
Sim`pli*fi*ca"tion (?), n. [Cf. F. simplification.] The act of
simplifying. A. Smith.
Sim"pli*fy (?), v. 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.
Sim"plist (?), n. One skilled in simples, or medicinal plants; a
simpler. Sir T. Browne.
Sim*plis"tic (?), a. Of or pertaining to simples, or a simplist. [R.]
Wilkinson.