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simplism

The English word “simplism” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The trait of oversimplifying things by ignoring complexity and complications.
  2. An instance of a brief or reductive depiction that neglects the full nuance and complexity of a concept or issue, and that omits or overlooks important details.

Etymology

From simple + -ism.

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