essentialize
/ɪˈsɛnʃəˌlaɪz/
verb
- To reduce something to its most basic or fundamental qualities, often oversimplifying it.
- Teachers try not to essentialize cultures when discussing global traditions.
- Some critics say the movie essentializes the complex history of the region.
- The author essentializes the character's motivation into a single childhood event.
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