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o·ver·sim·pli·fy
(ō′vər-sĭm′plə-fī′)v. o·ver·sim·pli·fied, o·ver·sim·pli·fy·ing, o·ver·sim·pli·fies
v.tr.
To simplify to the point of causing misrepresentation, misconception, or error.
v.intr.
To cause distortion or error by extreme simplification of a subject.
o′ver·sim′pli·fi·ca′tion (-fĭ-kā′shən) n.
o′ver·sim′pli·fi′er n.
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| Noun | 1. | oversimplification - an act of excessive simplification; the act of making something seem simpler than it really is |
| 2. | oversimplification - a simplification that goes too far (to the point of misrepresentation) simplification - an explanation that omits superfluous details and reduces complexity |
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