yksinkertaistettu

Yksinkertaistettu is a Finnish adjective formed from the verb yksinkertaistaa, meaning to simplify or make something simpler. It describes something that has been reduced in complexity or made easier to understand, use, or perform. The term is used across various fields, including mathematics, language, and technical communication.

In mathematics and logic, yksinkertaistettu often refers to expressions that have been reduced to their simplest form. Examples include simplifying fractions to lowest terms, such as 18/24 becoming 3/4, or combining like terms in an algebraic expression, e.g., 2x + 3x becoming 5x. In these contexts, the process is a form of simplification, and the result is the yksinkertaistettu muoto, or simplified form.

In language, yksinkertaistettu can describe text or speech that has been adapted to be easier to understand, such as plain-language materials or simplified instructions. This use is common in educational materials, government communications, and accessibility work to improve readability and comprehension for broader audiences.

The term is often paired with suffixes or phrases to specify the domain of simplification, such as yksinkertaistettu versio (simplified version), yksinkertaistettu teksti (simplified text), or yksinkertaistettu laskutoimitus (simplified calculation).