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oversimplifying

/ˌəʊvəˈsɪmplɪfaɪɪŋ/

/ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪɪŋ/

Translations

oversimplifyverb

oversimplifying

Gerund

oversimplified

Past Simple

oversimplified

Past Participle

oversimplifying

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

/ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

He tends to oversimplify complex issues.

Он склонен упрощать сложные вопросы.

сводить к простому

The teacher warned not to oversimplify the problem.

Учитель предупредил не сводить проблему к простому.

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.