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To make simple; to make less complex; to make clear by giving the explanation for; to show an easier or shorter process for doing or making. The collection of duties is drawn to a point, and so far simplified. A. Hamilton. It is important, in scientific pursuits, to be caitious in simplifying our deductions. W. Nichols…

One skilled in simples, or medicinal plants; a simpler. Sir T. Browne.

Of or pertaining to simples, or a simplist. [R.] Wilkinson.

Simplicity. [Obs.]

See Symploce.

In a simple manner or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; along; merely; solely; barely. [They] make that now good or evil, . . . which otherwise of itself were not simply the one or the other. Hooker. Simply the thing I am Shall make me live. Shak.

To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp. [Prov. Eng. & Colloq. U. S.]

See Scrimp.

To lay or impose on something else; as, a stratum of earth superimposed on another stratum. -- Su`per*im`po*si"tion, n.

The act of impregnating, or the state of being impregnated, in addition to a prior impregnation; superfetation.

See Tympano.

That can not be impaired. Hakewill.

Not impeachable; not to be called in question; exempt from liability to accusation; free from stain, guilt, or fault; irreproachable; blameless; as, an unimpeachable reputation; unimpeachable testimony. Burke. -- Un`im*peach"a*ble*ness, n. -- Un`im*peach"a*bly, adv.

Not implicated. "Unimplicate in folly." R. Browning.

Want of importance; triviality. Johnson.

Not improved; not made better or wiser; not advanced in knowledge, manners, or excellence.

Absence of simplicity; artfulness. C. Kingsley.

A small white-flowered shrub; brookweed.

To cry with a low, whining, broken voice; to whine; to complain; as, a child whimpers. Was there ever yet preacher but there were gainsayers that spurned, that winced, that whimpered against him Latimer.

One who whimpers.