Definition

Describing something that is too simple and does not consider important details or complexities.

Example

His explanation was so simplistic that it missed the key points of the issue.

Conversation

I read that article about climate change, but I found it a bit simplistic.

Yeah, some of these pieces try to make it too easy to understand.

It really misses a lot of important details, don't you think?

Absolutely! Complex issues deserve more nuanced discussions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Simplistic → It is formed from "simple" (from Latin *simplis*, meaning single or uncomplicated) and the suffix "-istic" (meaning pertaining to or characteristic of). The word "simplistic" refers to something that is overly simplified or lacking in complexity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'simple' as something uncomplicated, and the '-istic' means it's characteristic of that simplicity. This helps you remember that 'simplistic' refers to something that is overly simple.

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