oversimplification — English Dictionary

Noun

1. An explanation that excludes important information for the sake of brevity, or of making the explanation or presentation easy to understand.

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2. The process of making such an explanation.

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Noun

1. an act of excessive simplification; the act of making something seem simpler than it really is

   Synonyms

   simplism

   Broader terms

   simplification

2. an explanation that simplifies too far to the point of misrepresentation

   Synonyms

   simplism

   Broader terms

   simplification