simplistic
English
/sɪmˈplɪstɪk/
adj
Definitions
- Overly simple.
- In a manner that simplifies a concept or issue so that its nuance and complexity are lost or important details are overlooked.
- (obsolete) Of or relating to simples, or medicinal herbs.
Etymology
Suffix from English simple.
Origin
English
simple
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- nonsimple English
- oversimple English
- oversimplistic English
- oversimplistically English
- quasisimple English
- semisimple English
- simple English
- simple-hearted English
- simple-lifeish English
- simplehearted English
- simpleminded English
- simpleness English
- simpleton English
- simplism English
- simplist English
- simplistically English
- simplisticness English
- simply English
- supersimple English
- ultrasimple English
- unsimple English
- unsimplistic English
- symple Middle English