einföldun

Einföldun is the process or result of making something simpler or more accessible by reducing complexity, removing superfluous elements, or clarifying structure or meaning. In Icelandic, the term is a nominalization of the verb einfalda and is used across disciplines to denote simplification or the result of such a process. The related adjective einfaldur describes something that is simple.

In mathematics and science, einföldun refers to reducing a representation to its simplest form. Examples include simplifying fractions by canceling common factors, or rewriting expressions to avoid redundancy and improve readability. In logic and computer science, it can denote simplification of algorithms or boolean expressions to reduce steps or computational cost without changing outcomes.

In language and communication, einföldun describes efforts to make content more accessible to a broader audience, such as choosing clearer vocabulary or shorter sentences. In economics, administration, and public policy, it is used to describe initiatives aimed at reducing bureaucracy, streamlining procedures, and shortening processes, often to save time and resources and improve user experience.

See also: simplification, optimization, process improvement, refactoring.