oversimplification

/ˌoʊvərˌsɪmpləfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or result of making something seem simpler than it really is, often leaving out important details.
    • Teachers warned against oversimplification when discussing historical events.
    • The article was criticized for its oversimplification of economic theory.
    • Calling the war a simple fight between good and evil is an oversimplification.
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