In China, there is a large number of characters, so the goal of the character simplification was to replace the complex traditional characters with easy to remember simplified characters and increase the literacy rate.
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Simplified
/ˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/
Synonyms for "simplified" (88 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (18)
Strong matches (26)
Verb(11 words)
easedeasiereasy wordingfacilitatedflattenedin simplest termsless complexlowest termslumpedoversimplifiedpared
Noun(9 words)
Adjective(4 words)
Adverb(1 words)
greatly altered text
Related words (44)
Verb(16 words)
Noun(18 words)
Adjective(8 words)
scaled-downschematic modelschematic planshort dittystreamlined election systemtoy model frameworkwatered-down instructionswatered-down version
Determiner(1 words)
single subsystem modeling
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abridged version, beginner dictionary, beginner language learner, beginner module in physics, beginner spanish texts.
- Sentence evidence is available for simplified, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "simplified".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "simplified"
Keep "simplified" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "simplified" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "simplified", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "simplified" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
19 entriesaccessible prosecancel common factorschild friendly textcombine like termscondense languagefactor expressionsplain Englishreduce fractionsreduce stepsshorten textsimplified chartsimplified diagramsimplified expressionsimplified fractionsimplified modelsimplified procedure
Showing 16 of 19 words.
Collocations
8 entriessimplified Chinesesimplified datasimplified diagramsimplified formsimplified instructionssimplified languagesimplified modelsimplified version
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
I prefer traditional characters. Due to the abundance of reading materials in simplified characters, I can recognize many of them too.
Source: tatoeba (852279)
I'm reading things like famous novels which have been rewritten in simplified French.
Source: tatoeba (1214981)
What is the difference between simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese?
Source: tatoeba (2753699)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "simplified"?
Closest matches include abridged version, beginner dictionary, beginner language learner, beginner module in physics, beginner spanish texts.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "simplified"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.