- simplism
- noun Date: 1849 the act or an instance of oversimplifying; especially the reduction of a problem to a false simplicity by ignoring complicating factors
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simplism — SIMPLÍSM s.n. Însuşirea de a fi simplu sau simplist; mod unilateral şi superficial de a considera lucrurile; judecată a omului simplist (2); nivel intelectual scăzut. – Din fr. simplisme. Trimis de IoanSoleriu, 24.07.2004. Sursa: DEX 98 … … Dicționar Român
simplism — /sim pliz euhm/, n. 1. exaggerated simplicity, as in concentrating on a single aspect or factor of a problem or situation while disregarding others; oversimplification: The senator is given to simplism in dealing with international issues. 2. an… … Universalium
simplism — noun The trait of oversimplifying things by ignoring complexity and complications See Also: simplistic … Wiktionary
simplísm — s. n … Romanian orthography
simplism — [ sɪmplɪz(ə)m] noun rare the oversimplification of an issue … English new terms dictionary
simplism — sim·plism … English syllables
simplism — sim•plism [[t]ˈsɪm plɪz əm[/t]] n. an act or instance of oversimplification, esp. in the analysis of a problem • Etymology: 1880–85 … From formal English to slang
simplism — /ˈsɪmplɪzəm/ (say simplizuhm) noun the tendency to oversimplify problems by ignoring some of the difficulties, etc. {French simplisme, from simple simple + isme ism} …
simplism — n. 1 affected simplicity. 2 the unjustifiable simplification of a problem etc … Useful english dictionary
simplist — SIMPLÍST, Ă, simplişti, ste, adj. 1. (Despre concepţii, raţionamente, metode etc.) Care consideră lucrurile superficial, unilateral, neglijând uneori aspectele esenţiale. 2. (Despre oameni şi manifestările lor) Care este lipsit de complicaţii şi… … Dicționar Român
