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
- adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
- adjective In chemistry, having a pH greater than 7; alkaline.
- noun (informal, plural: basics) The essential items or facts needed for something.
clear — full definition
- adj Transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.
- adj Easy to understand, see, or hear; free of ambiguity.
- verb To remove obstacles or unwanted items so something becomes open or unobstructed.
- verb To officially free someone from suspicion, blame, or an obligation.