Oversimplified: meaning, definitions and examples
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oversimplified
[ ˌoʊvərˈsɪmpləˌfaɪd ]
description
Presented or explained in a way that is too simple and ignores important details or complexities.
Synonyms
dumbed down, reductive, simplified, superficial
Examples of usage
- The teacher's explanation of the theory was oversimplified and left out crucial information.
- The oversimplified version of the story failed to capture the nuances of the characters.
action
To make something seem simpler than it really is, often by ignoring important details or complexities.
Synonyms
downplay, generalize, simplify, skim over
Examples of usage
- He tends to oversimplify complex issues in order to make his arguments more persuasive.
- Be careful not to oversimplify the situation by focusing only on one aspect of the problem.
Translations
Translations of the word "oversimplified" in other languages:
🇵🇹 simplificado demais
🇮🇳 अत्यधिक सरलित
🇩🇪 zu stark vereinfacht
🇮🇩 terlalu disederhanakan
🇺🇦 надмірно спрощений
🇵🇱 zbyt uproszczony
🇯🇵 過度に単純化された
🇫🇷 trop simplifié
🇪🇸 demasiado simplificado
🇹🇷 aşırı basitleştirilmiş
🇰🇷 지나치게 단순화된
🇸🇦 مبسط للغاية
🇨🇿 příliš zjednodušený
🇸🇰 príliš zjednodušený
🇨🇳 过于简化的
🇸🇮 preveč poenostavljen
🇮🇸 ofureinfaldað
🇰🇿 тым оңайлатылған
🇬🇪 ზედმეტად გამარტივებული
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq sadələşdirilmiş
🇲🇽 demasiado simplificado
Word origin
The word 'oversimplified' originated from the combination of 'over-' and 'simplified', with 'simplify' coming from the Old French word 'simplifier' and the Latin word 'simplificare'. The concept of oversimplification has been discussed in various fields, including philosophy, psychology, and communication studies, highlighting the importance of considering complexity and nuances in understanding the world.
See also: oversimplify, oversimplifying, simplifiable, simplification, simplifying.