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semplice — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • basic adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
  • clear adj Transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.
  • crude adj In a raw, natural, or unrefined state.
  • naive adj Lacking experience, judgement, or worldly knowledge; too trusting or simple in one's thinking.
  • plain adj Simple and without decoration or extra features.
  • private adj Belonging to a particular person or group, rather than the public or the state.
  • simple adj Easy to understand or do; not complicated.
  • straightforward adjective Simple and easy to understand or do, without unnecessary complication.
  • very adv Used before an adjective or adverb to intensify it — to a high degree.

Senses

semplice is used for these senses in English:

  • basic Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
  • clear Free of ambiguity or doubt; easily understood.
  • crude Lacking tact or taste.
  • naive Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.
  • plain Ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished. [from 14th c.]
  • private A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.
  • simple (heading, technical) Structurally uncomplicated.
  • straightforward Easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty.

basic — full definition

  1. adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
  2. adjective In chemistry, having a pH greater than 7; alkaline.
  3. noun (informal, plural: basics) The essential items or facts needed for something.

clear — full definition

  1. adj Transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.
  2. adj Easy to understand, see, or hear; free of ambiguity.
  3. verb To remove obstacles or unwanted items so something becomes open or unobstructed.
  4. verb To officially free someone from suspicion, blame, or an obligation.

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