oversimplify (redirected from oversimplifier)

o·ver·sim·pli·fy  (vr-smpl-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.

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over·simpli·fi·cation (-f-kshn) n.

over·simpli·fier n.

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oversimplify

Verb

[-fies, -fying, -fied] to make something seem simpler than it really is: the Nationalists' analysis oversimplifies the problems facing the country today

Thesaurus

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"

Translations

oversimplify [əuvəˈsɪmplɪfaɪ] vt → simplificar demasiado

oversimplify [əuvəˈsɪmplɪfaɪ] vt → simplifier à l'excès

oversimplify [əuvəˈsɪmplɪfaɪ] vt → zu stark vereinfachen

oversimplify [əuvəˈsɪmplɪfaɪ] vt → rendere troppo semplice