SIMPLIFICATION

reduction, simplification

(noun) the act of reducing complexity

simplification

(noun) elimination of superfluous details

simplification

(noun) an explanation that omits superfluous details and reduces complexity

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

simplification (countable and uncountable, plural simplifications)

the act of simplifying or something that has been simplified

(logic) a valid simple argument

Source: Wiktionary

Sim`pli*fi*ca"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. simplification.]

Definition: The act of simplifying. A. Smith.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition