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oversimplifying

/ˌəʊvəˈsɪmplɪfaɪɪŋ/

/ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪɪŋ/

Translations

oversimplifyverb

oversimplifying

Gerund

oversimplified

Past Simple

oversimplified

Past Participle

oversimplifying

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

/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

Synonyms

dumb down

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.