oversimplify
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verb \-ˈsim-plə-ˌfī\Definition of OVERSIMPLIFY
transitive verb
: to simplify to such an extent as to bring about distortion, misunderstanding, or error
intransitive verb
: to engage in undue or extreme simplification
— over·sim·pli·fi·ca·tion \-ˌsim-plə-fə-ˈkā-shən\ noun
See Examples of OVERSIMPLIFY
- The article oversimplifies the problem.
- She tends to oversimplify things.
- We must resist the temptation to oversimplify.
First Known Use of OVERSIMPLIFY
1923
Rhymes with OVERSIMPLIFY
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