Definition of

Simple

Simple

Something simple or easy can be described as simple: "The exam was very simple."

Simple is that which lacks composition, simple and that does not present complications or difficulties . The term comes from the Latin simplus and refers, by contrast, to what may be double or duplicated, but is not or is not duplicated. For example: “The wall has a simple covering.”

The most common use of the concept is linked to simplicity: “The exam was very simple,” “It is a simple plan but it can be very effective,” “It is very simple: you quit your current job and come to work.” with me" .

a simple person

Simple can also refer to the person who is peaceful , meek or unsuspecting : “Malena is a simple woman, she does not usually cause problems” , “Juan is a simple guy and easy to deceive” . In this context, its use usually denotes a certain contempt, which may or may not be perceived by the recipient of the adjective.

Labeling a person as simple can indicate that they are considered unintelligent, that they lack intellectual tools or a vocation. An individual with these characteristics has, from the perspective of those who label him thus, a meaningless life, an inconsequential existence. To say that someone is simple is to show their lack of depth, to denounce that they waste their abilities in pursuit of a reality without apparent problems, although also without a way out or a view to the future.

Unwary

When an individual is unintelligent or gullible, he is marked as simple.

The term in grammar

For grammar , a simple word is one that is not composed of others from the same language to which it belongs. “Cork” is a simple word, while “corkscrew” is a compound word.

In the same way, the Simple Past Perfect or Indefinite Past consists of the mere conjugation of a verb (the main one), as seen in the words "traveled", "bought" and "salteaste". This verbal tense is opposed to the Past Perfect, for which it is necessary to build expressions from the verb haber (which is conjugated) and the main verb (which remains in its participle form); So it is possible to say "I have traveled", "they have bought" and "you have skipped".

simple rule of three

For mathematics , the simple rule of three allows you to solve a proportional problem that involves a minimum of three known values ​​and one unknown. It should be noted that there is a linear relationship between these variables, so that the modification of one of them necessarily affects another. This resolution method is subdivided into two modalities: direct and reverse .

In the first case, it is known that the increase in one of the components is reflected in the increase in its partner, just as occurs with the decrease. For example, if a bottle with certain characteristics can hold 2 liters of mineral water, you can know with certainty that more bottles, more water, and vice versa. The formula to formally solve a problem that seeks the number of liters that could be stored in 7 bottles is: x = 7 x 2 liters / 1 bottle .

The simple inverse rule of three, on the other hand, is used to solve problems in which the variation of one value is opposite to that inevitably suffered by its partner. If, for example, a course costs 10 dollars regardless of the number of students and the aim is to find out the price that each person in a group of 6 should pay, this statement could not be treated with the formula set out in the previous paragraph, given that larger number of students, smaller amount of money per individual (1 person pays 10, 6 people pay less). Therefore, the proper formula is: x = 10 x 1/6 .

Other uses of the concept

In medicine , a simple material serves on its own to act therapeutically or enter the composition of a medicine.

In Argentina , a simple sandwich is one that is made with only two slices of bread and a single filling, which can be cold meat or cheese. To put this concept into practice, let's look at some example sentences below: “I want a dozen plain ham, please,” “For Juan, let's buy plain and nothing else, because he likes very few fillings.” There are also triple sandwiches, which consist of one more layer of bread and various combinations of ingredients: “My son loves the eggplant and olive triples.”

Finally, Simplé is a small French commune located in the Pays de la Loire region ( Mayenne department).