simplism

  • 1simplism — SIMPLÍSM s.n. Însuşirea de a fi simplu sau simplist; mod unilateral şi superficial de a considera lucrurile; judecată a omului simplist (2); nivel intelectual scăzut. – Din fr. simplisme. Trimis de IoanSoleriu, 24.07.2004. Sursa: DEX 98 … …

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  • 2simplism — /sim pliz euhm/, n. 1. exaggerated simplicity, as in concentrating on a single aspect or factor of a problem or situation while disregarding others; oversimplification: The senator is given to simplism in dealing with international issues. 2. an… …

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  • 3simplism — noun Date: 1849 the act or an instance of oversimplifying; especially the reduction of a problem to a false simplicity by ignoring complicating factors …

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  • 4simplism — noun The trait of oversimplifying things by ignoring complexity and complications See Also: simplistic …

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  • 5simplísm — s. n …

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  • 6simplism — [ sɪmplɪz(ə)m] noun rare the oversimplification of an issue …

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  • 7simplism — sim·plism …

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  • 8simplism — sim•plism [[t]ˈsɪm plɪz əm[/t]] n. an act or instance of oversimplification, esp. in the analysis of a problem • Etymology: 1880–85 …

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  • 9simplism — /ˈsɪmplɪzəm/ (say simplizuhm) noun the tendency to oversimplify problems by ignoring some of the difficulties, etc. {French simplisme, from simple simple + isme ism} …

  • 10simplism — n. 1 affected simplicity. 2 the unjustifiable simplification of a problem etc …

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