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straightforward

adj
/ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/

Etymology

From straight + forward.

  1. derived from *fura-✻
  2. derived from foreweard
  3. derived from foreward
  4. compounded as straightforward — “straight + forward”

Definitions

  1. Proceeding in a straight course or manner

    Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.

  2. Easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty.

    • For the most part they are of straightforward design and the largest group is the ex-Prussian "T16" Class 0-10-0 of Type "94", [...].
    • Poland played with great energy, quick to the ball, strong in the challenge, and projecting the clear sense they had absolutely no intention whatsoever of making this a straightforward night.

  3. Direct

    Direct; forthright; frank; sincere.

    • A great deal of the uneasiness about Clinton reflects his propensity to dance away from straightforward yes or no answers to any character question.
  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. In a straightforward manner

      In a straightforward manner; straightforwards; straightforwardly.

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

A definitional loop anchored at straightforward. Each word in the ring is defined by the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself. Scroll to it and watch.

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A definitional loop anchored at straightforward. Each word in the ring appears in the definition of the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself.

10 hops · closes at straightforward

curated · pre-corpus. live cycle detection across the full graph is the next major milestone.

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