easy
UK[ˈiːzi]US[ˈiːzi]
adj
achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties.
adj
(of a period of time or way of life) free from worries or problems.
adj
(of a person) comfortable and relaxed.
Etymology
the word 'easy' entered middle english from the old french 'aisie', the past participle of 'aisier' meaning 'to put at ease, relieve'. this old french term itself evolved from the vulgar latin 'adjacens', a form of the latin 'adjacēre', meaning 'to lie near'. the semantic journey shifted from the literal sense of being physically close or at hand to the figurative sense of being comfortable and without difficulty. the modern english meaning fully crystallized around the concept of requiring little effort or causing no discomfort.
Analysis
the word 'easy' is a simplex word derived from a single, indivisible old french root.
Examples
the test was surprisingly easy.
she leads an easy life in the countryside.
he has an easy manner that puts people at ease.