Definitions for simplistic
sɪmˈplɪs tɪksim·plis·tic

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1. simplisticadjective

   characterized by extreme and often misleading simplicity

   "a simplistic theory of the universe"; "simplistic arguments of the ruling party"

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1. simplisticadjective

   Overly simple.

2. simplisticadjective

   In a manner that simplifies a concept or issue so that its nuance and complexity are lost or important details are overlooked.

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1. simplistic

   Simplistic refers to something that has been simplified to such an extent that it is oversimplified or characterized by extreme or excessive simplicity. It often implies a lack of depth, nuance, complexity, or thorough understanding.

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1. Simplisticadjective

   of or pertaining to simples, or a simplist

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of simplistic in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of simplistic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of simplistic in a Sentence

1. Mike Kelly:

   It’s clear the firm which conducted this review, which already had potential conflict-of-interest issues, relied heavily on the University of Pittsburgh’s word and simplistic ‘ understanding ’ that fetal tissue was properly used.

2. Maria Lipman:

   To think that living standards go down and people, what, revolt? It's too simplistic, that would follow the logic of 'it's the economy, stupid.' But it's not just the economy, stupid.

3. Derek Aberle:

   You have to step back and say why is that and would a separation actually solve whatever the underlying issues are that are creating the current valuation?, you have to be careful that it's not too simplistic an analysis.

4. Bobby Jindal:

   It's not going to be the last time anyone says something stupid within our party, but it can't be tolerated within our party, we've also had enough of this dumbed-down conservatism. We need to stop being simplistic, we need to trust the intelligence of the American people and we need to stop insulting the intelligence of the voters.

5. Neil Dwane:

   Nevertheless, we would expect a markdown of EZ (eurozone) banks in particular as they have been recent strong performers and clear beneficiaries of the rather simplistic 'Europe is recovering' reflation trade.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=simplistic
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Simplistic
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simplistic
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=simplistic