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 [ˌəʊvəˈsɪmplɪˌfaɪ]
vb -fies, -fying, -fied
to simplify (something) to the point of distortion or error
oversimplification n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| 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 [ˌəʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪ] vt [+ situation, issue] → trop simplifier
We must be careful not to oversimplify the issue → Nous devons nous garder de trop simplifier le problème
We must be careful not to oversimplify the issue → Nous devons nous garder de trop simplifier le problème
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