simplism meaning

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simplism (noun): an act of excessive simplification; the act of making something seem simpler than it really is.

simplism has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

simplism as a noun

  1. an act of excessive simplification; the act of making something seem simpler than it really is

    Synonyms: oversimplification

    Type of: simplification

  2. a simplification that goes too far (to the point of misrepresentation)

    Synonyms: oversimplification

    Type of: simplification

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SI · words ending in SM · 8-letter words

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