o·ver·sim·pli·fy (  v r-s m pl-f )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·simpli·fi·cation (-f-k shn) n.o ver·simpli·fier n. |
oversimplify
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[-fies, -fying, -fied] to make something seem simpler than it really is: the Nationalists' analysis oversimplifies the problems facing the country today
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| Verb | 1. | oversimplify - simplify to an excessive degree; "Don't oversimplify the problem" overdo, exaggerate - do something to an excessive degree; "He overdid it last night when he did 100 pushups" |
| 2. | oversimplify - make too simple; "Don't oversimplify the instructions" simplify - make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent; "We had to simplify the instructions"; "this move will simplify our lives" |
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