oversimplification

• Существительное, обозначающее действие, при котором что-то представляется более простым, чем оно есть на самом деле, часто до степени искажения или неверного толкования.

A noun referring to the act of making something seem simpler than it actually is, often to the point of distortion or misrepresentation.

1. Excessive simplificationB2formal

   The act of making something seem simpler or less complex than it actually is, often leading to a distorted or incomplete understanding.

   Чрезмерное упрощение

   • The politician's explanation was an oversimplification of the economic crisis.
   • Historians warn against the oversimplification of complex historical events.
   • The textbook's description of the war was criticized for its oversimplification.

   Synonymsdistortionreductionismsuperficiality

   Antonymsamplificationcomplicationelaboration

2. Misleading simplificationC1formal

   A simplification that goes too far, resulting in a representation that is inaccurate or misleading.

   Чрезмерное упрощение

   • Calling the conflict a simple 'good versus evil' story is a dangerous oversimplification.
   • The report's conclusion was an oversimplification of the scientific data.
   • To say that poverty is only caused by laziness is a gross oversimplification.

   Synonymscaricaturedistortionmisrepresentationreductionismvulgarization

   Antonymssophistication