simplified

/ˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Made more simple; having its complexity reduced.

Adjective

Examples

With punctuality nosediving and both overcrowding and cancellations on the rise, a new simplified timetable was introduced in December amid threats from the Mayor that he would ask the Secretary of State for Transport to strip Abellio of the franchise.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Relating to simplified Chinese.

Adjective

Examples

The traditional form of the character has twice as many strokes as the simplified form.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “simplified” mean?

Made more simple; having its complexity reduced.

Is “simplified” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.