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simplistic

sim·plis·tic [ sim plístik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. simplifying too much: tending to oversimplify, especially by avoiding or ignoring complexities

2. simple: characterized by simplicity


sim·plis·ti·cal·ly adverb

Word Usage
simple or simplistic?

Simplistic is normally a derogatory word, implying that something is oversimplified rather than naturally simple: He argued that it was simplistic to reject these methods as unscientific. It should not be used as an alternative or supposedly stronger word for simple: A simple [not simplistic] approach would be helpful here.

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