simple
adjective
easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: simple tools.
simplest
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superlativeof simple.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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I chose the Vanguard fund for this example not because it has performed particularly well, nor with the benefit of hindsight, but because it is the simplest, most basic stock fund you can buy.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
The suspense often comes down to the simplest question: Is this thing going to blow up?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Sometimes the most powerful messages come in the simplest packages.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
They developed a method that allowed the researchers to arrange metabolic reactions from the simplest to the most complex.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
The simplest possible fare, served on the finest porcelain, and set on an elaborate charger of chased silver.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
