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oversimplified

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/

Translations

oversimplifiedadjective
more oversimplified
Comp.
most oversimplified
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/
simplistePéjoratif ; se dit d’une explication ou d’une représentation trop simplifiée au point de devenir trompeuse.
The oversimplified explanation of the economic crisis failed to address the underlying issues.
L’explication simpliste de la crise économique n’a pas permis d’aborder les problèmes sous-jacents.
Additional translations
trop simplifiéPlus littéral ; employé quand l’idée de simplification excessive est mise en avant.
Synonyms
superficial
trivialized
simplistic
reductive
naive
Antonyms
complex
complicated
detailed
oversimplifyverb

oversimplified

Past Simple

oversimplified
Past Simple
oversimplified
Past Participle
oversimplifying
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/
simplifier à l'excès
The teacher warned not to oversimplify the complex historical events in the essay.
L'enseignant a averti de ne pas simplifier à l'excès les événements historiques complexes dans la dissertation.
Additional translations
sursimplifierPeu courant.
Synonyms
distill
simplify
streamline
reduce
dumb down

Definitions

oversimplifiedadjective
Describing something that has been simplified to such an extent that it loses its original meaning or complexity.
The oversimplified explanation of the economic crisis failed to address the underlying issues.
oversimplifyverb
To simplify something to such an extent that a distorted impression or misunderstanding is created.
The teacher warned not to oversimplify the complex historical events in the essay.
(intransitive) To engage in oversimplification, ignoring or omitting important complexities.
It's tempting to oversimplify when explaining quantum physics to children.
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