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Oversimplifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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oversimplifying

 

[ ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

communication

To present information or ideas in a way that is too simple or basic, often to the point of distortion or inaccuracy. Oversimplifying can lead to misunderstandings or misinterpretations.

Synonyms

make too simple, overgeneralize, simplify too much

Examples of usage

  • He tended to oversimplify complex issues, which caused confusion among the team members.
  • Her article oversimplified the situation, failing to capture the nuances of the debate.

Translations

Translations of the word "oversimplifying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 simplificando demais

🇮🇳 अति सरलीकरण करना

🇩🇪 zu stark vereinfachen

🇮🇩 terlalu menyederhanakan

🇺🇦 надмірне спрощення

🇵🇱 nadmierne uproszczenie

🇯🇵 過度に単純化する

🇫🇷 simplifier à l'excès

🇪🇸 simplificar en exceso

🇹🇷 aşırı basitleştirme

🇰🇷 지나치게 단순화하다

🇸🇦 تبسيط مفرط

🇨🇿 nadměrné zjednodušování

🇸🇰 nadmerné zjednodušenie

🇨🇳 过于简化

🇸🇮 preveč poenostavljati

🇮🇸 ofureinfalda

🇰🇿 тым қарапайымдатып

🇬🇪 ზედმეტად გამარტივება

🇦🇿 həddindən artıq sadələşdirmək

🇲🇽 simplificar en exceso

Etymology

The term 'oversimplify' originated in the mid-19th century, combining 'over-' (indicating excessive quantity or degree) and 'simplify' (to make something easier to understand). The concept of oversimplification has been debated in various fields, including philosophy, psychology, and communication studies, highlighting the importance of nuanced thinking and analysis.

See also: oversimplified, oversimplify, simplifiable, simplification, simplifying.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,424, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.