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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

oversimplify

/ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ verb · British & US
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What does oversimplify mean?

verb

to describe something as being simpler than it really is; to make something seem simpler than it is.

Example

"The book oversimplified the complex issues, making it difficult to understand the real problems."

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