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Oversimplify
/ˌəʊvəsˈɪmplɪfˌaɪ/
/oʊvɝˈsɪmpɫɪˌfaɪ/
oversimplifiedto oversimplify
01
to make something so simple that it loses its original meaning, intention, or key facts
Example
The teacher warned the students not to oversimplify their explanations for the scientific phenomena.
The analyst 's report was criticized for oversimplifying the economic challenges the country faces.
Politicians often oversimplify problems to make their solutions seem more appealing.
02
simplify to an excessive degree
Example
The teacher warned the students not to oversimplify their explanations for the scientific phenomena.
The analyst's report was criticized for oversimplifying the economic challenges the country faces.
Politicians often oversimplify problems to make their solutions seem more appealing.
It's easy to oversimplify complex issues like climate change, but we must consider all the nuances.
By trying to make the story understandable for children, she ended up oversimplifying important details.
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