Simplification

/ˌsɪmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of making something simpler or easier to understand by reducing complexity or removing unnecessary elements.

Etymology

From Latin 'simplex' meaning single or unmixed, combined with the suffix '-fication' meaning the act of making. The word evolved through Old French 'simplifier' in the 14th century, originally meaning to make plain or uncomplicated.

Kelly Says

This word embodies a fascinating paradox - the act of simplification itself is quite complex, requiring deep understanding to know what to remove without losing essential meaning. In mathematics and science, simplification often reveals elegant underlying patterns that were hidden by surface complexity.

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