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oversimplified

/ˌəʊvəˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/

/ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/

Traductions

oversimplifiedadjective

more oversimplified

Comp.

most oversimplified

Super.

/ˌəʊvəˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/

/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.

Traductions supplémentaires

trop simplifiéPlus littéral ; employé quand l’idée de simplification excessive est mise en avant.

Synonymes

Antonymes

oversimplifyverb

oversimplified

Past Simple

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.

Traductions supplémentaires

sursimplifierPeu courant.

Synonymes

dumb down

Définitions

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.