eenvoudig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- expedient adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
- plain adj Simple and without decoration or extra features.
- simple adj Easy to understand or do; not complicated.
- simpleton noun A person who lacks common sense or shows poor judgement; a foolish person.
- straightforward adjective Simple and easy to understand or do, without unnecessary complication.
Senses
eenvoudig is used for these senses in English:
- expedient Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
- expedient (obsolete) Expeditious, quick, rapid.
- plain Ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished. [from 14th c.]
- simple (heading, technical) Structurally uncomplicated.
- simpleton (informal, pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.
- straightforward Easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty.
expedient — full definition
- adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
- noun A convenient method used to achieve a result quickly, especially as a shortcut.
plain — full definition
- adj Simple and without decoration or extra features.
- adj Clear and obvious.
- adj Honest and direct in manner or speech.
- noun A large area of flat land.