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Definition of simplistic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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BetaThe meaning of SIMPLISTIC is excessively simple or simplified : ... Freeman Clarke in the 19th century, nicely illustrating the difference between plain, ordinary simple and the then-new adjective simplistic. Simplistic is generally synonymous with oversimplified, ...
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BetaSIMPLISTIC definition: 1. making something complicated seem simple by ignoring important parts of it: 2. making something…. Learn more.
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BetaAdjectives for simplicity include simple, simpler, simplest, simplifiable, simplificative, simplified, simplistic, simpy, simpled, simpling, simplifying, simplicated ...
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BetaWhat does the adjective simplistic mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective simplistic. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the adjective simplistic? About 3 occurrences per million words in modern written English . 1840: 0.0025: 1850: 0.0023: 1860:
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Beta2 meanings: 1. characterized by extreme simplicity; naive 2. oversimplifying complex problems; making unrealistically simple.... Click for more definitions.
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BetaSimplistic definition: . See examples of SIMPLISTIC used in a sentence.
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Betasim·plis·tic (sĭm-plĭs′tĭk) adj. 1. Characterized by oversimplification, as in ignoring complexities or complications: simplistic solutions that would not solve the budget crisis. 2. Usage Problem Simple. sim·plis′ti·cal·ly adv. Usage Note: The usual meaning of simplistic is "characterized by oversimplification." It is occasionally used to ...
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BetaFrom Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English simplistic sim‧plis‧tic / sɪmˈplɪstɪk / adjective SIMPLE/PLAIN treating difficult subjects in a way that is too simple This is a very simplistic approach to the problem. — simplistically /-kli / adverb Examples from the Corpus simplistic • But that would be a little too simplistic.
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BetaThe adjective simplistic is a pejorative word meaning overly simplified—that is, characterized by extreme and often misleading simplicity. A simplistic solution to a problem is usually a bad solution. Examples "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler."
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