SIMPLISM

simplism, oversimplification

(noun) an act of excessive simplification; the act of making something seem simpler than it really is

simplism, oversimplification

(noun) a simplification that goes too far (to the point of misrepresentation)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

simplism (countable and uncountable, plural simplisms)

The trait of oversimplifying things by ignoring complexity and complications.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

7 July 2024

SECURE

(adjective) free from danger or risk; “secure from harm”; “his fortune was secure”; “made a secure place for himself in his field”


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Coffee Trivia

Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

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