Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oversimplifies
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪz/
Definition
To make something simpler than it really is, often by ignoring the complexity or important details.
Examples
- Many people oversimplifies complex social issues, failing to appreciate their nuances.
- The teacher warned us not to oversimplify the scientific principles we were studying.
- When discussing history, it’s dangerous to oversimplifies events into good and bad without considering context.
Meaning
Oversimplifying involves reducing a complex issue or concept to its basic elements, which may lead to a misunderstanding of the subject.
Synonyms
- simplifies
- reduces
- trivializes
- generalizes
