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Oversimplification Definition & Meaning

oversimplification
noun
  1. an act of excessive simplification; the act of making something seem simpler than it really is
  2. a simplification that goes too far (to the point of misrepresentation)

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What does oversimplification mean?
an act of excessive simplification; the act of making something seem simpler than it really is a simplification that goes too far (to the point of misrepresentation)
What part of speech is oversimplification?
Oversimplification is a noun.
How many definitions does oversimplification have?
Oversimplification has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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