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past tense of oversimplify
as in simplified
to describe (something) in a way that does not include all the facts and details and that causes misunderstanding The article oversimplifies the problem. She tends to oversimplify things.

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adjective

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Verb
  • Why can’t these forms be simplified?
    Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
  • However, if the tax code is simplified, Americans could also lose certain deductions and credits that benefit low-income families or people experiencing high medical costs.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Footage from a news report about Russia invading the United States Attempts at music Veo 3's AI audio generator can create music in various genres, although in practice, the results are typically simplistic.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2025
  • Beyond The Hype: Deconstructing AI's True Nature Forget the simplistic narratives; AI isn't a monolithic entity.
    William DeCourcy, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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“Oversimplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversimplified. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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