stripped down

The term "stripped down" is often used to describe something that has been reduced to its most basic and essential elements, often for simplicity or minimalism.

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Definition

B2General

(common)Having only the essential features, with all non-essential components removed.

Example

  • The new software update is a stripped-down version of the original, focusing on core functionalities.
  • They performed a stripped-down acoustic version of their hit song.

C1Mechanical

(technical)Disassembled, with all components removed.

Example

  • The mechanic worked on a stripped-down engine to better understand its inner workings.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "stripped down":

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