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simplistic
What does simplistic mean?
simplistic (adjective): characterized by extreme and often misleading simplicity.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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How do you pronounce simplistic?
/sɪmˈplɪstɪk/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does simplistic come from?
From simple + -istic.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “simplistic” mean?
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
Not quite: that's what indistinguishable means.
based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
Not quite: that's what hypothetical means.
firm in allegiance to a person or institution; allegiant
Not quite: that's what loyal means.
characterized by extreme and often misleading simplicity
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