oversimplification
UK/əuvər' sɪmpləfə'keʃən/US
C2
Definitions
n.
The act of describing something as simpler than it really is, distorting it
过度简化
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedover-excessively, above
+
simplificationlike, same, similar
=oversimplification
over- (excessively) + simplification = simplifying too much, to the point of distortion. Built on simple (sim 'one' + plic 'fold' = 'one-fold'), not the ple 'fill' root.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Saying money causes all crime is an oversimplification.
- 2.
The summary is useful but risks oversimplification.