simplism

/ˈsɪmplɪzəm/
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Other forms: simplisms

Definitions of simplism
  1. noun
    an act of excessive simplification; the act of making something seem simpler than it really is
    synonyms: oversimplification
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    type of:
    simplification
    elimination of superfluous details
  2. noun
    a simplification that goes too far (to the point of misrepresentation)
    synonyms: oversimplification
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    type of:
    simplification
    an explanation that omits superfluous details and reduces complexity
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