English · Adjectives
simpler
/ˈsɪmplər/
[/ˈsɪmplər/]
comparative of simple
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'simple'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more simple than the other.
Example
This method is simpler than that one.
This method is simpler than that one.
Etymology
From 'simple' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The base ends in 'e', so only '-r'/'-st' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.