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oversimplified

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/

Translations

oversimplifiedadjective
more oversimplified
Comp.
most oversimplified
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/
The explanation was oversimplified and missed important details.
Объяснение было упрощённым и упустило важные детали.
Synonyms
superficial
reductive
naive
trivialized
simplistic
Antonyms
complicated
detailed
complex
oversimplifyverb

oversimplified

Past Simple

oversimplified
Past Simple
oversimplified
Past Participle
oversimplifying
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/
сводить к простому
The teacher warned not to oversimplify the problem.
Учитель предупредил не сводить проблему к простому.
He tends to oversimplify complex issues.
Он склонен упрощать сложные вопросы.
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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