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Oversimplification
Meaning
Noun
●
An
explanation
that
excludes
important information
for the sake of
brevity
, or of making the
explanation
or
presentation
easy
to understand.
●
The process of making such an explanation.
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Origin
oversimplification
English
over-
English
over-
Middle English (1100-1500)
ofer-
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
simplification
English
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Overstatement
Overgeneralization
Overdramatization
Underestimation
Extrapolation
Simplification
Overexaggeration
Misrepresentation
Overreaction
Generalization
Mischaracterization
Misinterpretation
Overestimation
Understatement
Interpretation
Generalisation
Fallacy
Abstraction
Explanation
Argument
Ambiguity
Assumption
Bias
Oxymoron
Misunderstanding
Absurdity
Idea
View
Analogy
Expression
Ignorance
Manipulation
Subjectivity
Contradiction
Anachronism
Equivocation
Biasness
Overestimate
Inconsistency
Understanding
Stereotyping
Omission
Appeal To Authority
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