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(Entry 1 of 2)

as in simplistic, simplified

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oversimplified

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past tense of oversimplify

Synonyms & Antonyms of oversimplified (Entry 2 of 2)

to describe (something) in a way that does not include all the facts and details and that causes misunderstanding
  • The article oversimplifies the problem.
  • She tends to oversimplify things.

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“Oversimplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversimplified. Accessed 19 Jan. 2022.

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