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simplism

/ˈsɪm.plɪ.zəm/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˈsɪm.plɪ.zəm/

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

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее чрезмерное упрощение или действие, при котором что-то представляется более простым, чем оно есть на самом деле, часто до степени искажения.
  1. Excessive simplification C1 formal

    The act of making something seem simpler than it actually is, often to the point of misrepresentation.

    • The politician's explanation was a simplism that ignored the complexities of the economy.
    • Historians criticized the film for its simplism in portraying the war.
    • Avoid simplism when discussing such a nuanced topic.

    🇷🇺Чрезмерное упрощение

    Synonyms: oversimplificationreductionism

  2. Misleading oversimplification C1 formal

    A simplification that goes too far, resulting in a distorted or inaccurate representation of reality.

    • Calling the conflict a simple 'good versus evil' story is a dangerous simplism.
    • The textbook was criticized for its simplism in explaining the scientific theory.
    • His argument was a simplism that failed to address the root causes.

    🇷🇺Упрощенчество

    Synonyms: oversimplificationreductionism

    Antonyms: complexitynuancesophisticationsubtlety