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simplest

adj.
A1 Beginner US //ˈsɪmpɫəst// UK //sˈɪmpləst// sim·plest

adj. the easiest to do or understand. You use this when comparing three or more things to find the one that is the least difficult or complicated.

adj. the superlative form of 'simple', indicating the highest degree of ease, lack of complexity, or plainness among a group of items.


SIMPLE

The simplest way to get there is by bus.

CONTEXTUAL

After trying several difficult methods, we found that the simplest solution worked the best.

COMPLEX

In scientific research, the principle of parsimony suggests that the simplest explanation that fits all the available data is usually the most likely to be correct.

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Superlative form; typically preceded by the definite article 'the'.

Pitfall

the most simplestthe simplestDo not use 'most' with adjectives that already have an '-est' ending.

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