as in simplistic
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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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Yet the script veers into simplistic territory too often despite its honesty and balance, engaging the subject matter with kid gloves.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025 -
This concept transcends the simplistic notion of humans versus machines, advocating instead for a synthesis of natural and artificial intelligences.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Why can’t these forms be simplified?—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
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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
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“Oversimplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversimplified. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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