oversimplifications

plural of oversimplification

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversimplifications
Noun
  • Research into ancient and Indigenous traditions about nature can turn up precursors of modern scientific discoveries and theories.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The connection between the two cases lies in his approach and the use of controversial theories involving rituals and hidden motivations, which drew significant criticism of his conduct as a prosecutor.
    Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • That’s given researchers lots of hypotheses, but not a lot of experimental proof of how these phages behave or interact with bacteria (and, in turn, our health).
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The prize recipients tested profound quantum mechanical hypotheses through clear and rigorous experimentation.
    Zhixin Wang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Oversimplifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversimplifications. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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