noun
simplism
Simplism (noun) means the habit of treating something as simpler than it actually is by ignoring its complications.
noun
1
The habit of treating something as simpler than it actually is by ignoring its complications.
"Their need for simplicity is met by politicians offering “simplism”: the ideology of simple answers for complex problems."
— Simon Kuper, The end of reading and the rise of simplism (2023)
2
A short account of something that leaves out important detail and nuance.
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oversimplification
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What is the meaning of simplism?
"simplism" (noun) means the habit of treating something as simpler than it actually is by ignoring its complications.
What is another word for simplism?
Other words for "simplism" include oversimplification.
What are the different meanings of simplism?
"simplism" has 2 main meanings: 1. The habit of treating something as simpler than it actually is by ignoring its complications; 2. A short account of something that leaves out important detail and nuance.
