Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oversimplify
verb
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈsɪm.plɪ.faɪ/
Definition
To make something simpler than it should be, often to the point of misrepresenting or disregarding important details.
Examples
- The teacher warned against oversimplifying the science concepts for the students.
- When discussing economic issues, it’s easy to oversimplify the relationship between supply and demand.
Meaning
Oversimplifying can lead to a misunderstanding of a complex issue by reducing it to basic elements.
Synonyms
- simplify
- reduce
- distort
- streamline
