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simple problem
/ˈsɪm.pəl ˈprɒb.ləm/
an easy or straightforward issue
This is a simple problem that can be solved quickly.
The issue is straightforward and doesn't require much effort to fix.
general
A problem that is easy to understand and solve, often requiring minimal effort or expertise.
The math problem was so simple that even a beginner could solve it.
The math problem was straightforward and didn't require advanced knowledge.
She fixed the simple problem with the printer in just a few minutes.
She resolved the straightforward issue with the printer quickly.
The term is often used to contrast with complex or difficult problems.
Collocations
simple problem to solvean easy issue to addresssimple problem witha straightforward issue with
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Pro Tip
Contrast with Complex Problems
Use 'simple problem' to describe issues that are easy to resolve, often in contrast to more complex or difficult problems.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The phrase can be used in both casual and technical contexts, but its meaning remains consistent.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'simple' (from Latin 'simplex', meaning 'onefold') and 'problem' (from Greek 'problēma', meaning 'something thrown forward').
Usage Notes
The phrase is commonly used in everyday language to describe issues that are not challenging. It can also be used in technical contexts to differentiate between easy and hard problems.
Word Breakdown
simple
easy to understand or do
adjectiveproblem
a situation that is difficult to deal with
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