Definition of Simplistic

1. Adjective. Characterized by extreme and often misleading simplicity. "Simplistic arguments of the ruling party"

Similar to: Simple

Definition of Simplistic

1. a. Of or pertaining to simples, or a simplist.

Definition of Simplistic

1. Adjective. Overly simple. ¹

2. Adjective. In a manner that simplifies a concept or issue so that its nuance and complexity are lost or important details are overlooked. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Simplistic

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Simplistic

simplification
simplifications
simplified
simplified expression
simplified expressions
simplifier
simplifiers
simplifies
simplify
simplifying
simpling
simplings
simplism
simplisms
simplist
simplistic
simplistically
simplisticness
simplists
simplotite
simply
simply connected
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simpsonite
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sims
simul
simulable
simulacra
simulacre

Literary usage of Simplistic

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"Your ideas about fishing might be wrong, but your use ofthe language would not be. simplistic Simplistic is usually a denigrating word that means ..."

2. Ten Great Religions by James Freeman Clarke (1883)
"Simplistic systems are short-lived in their vital energy. Antagonisms necessary for a long-continued development. A single, one-sided view of life soon ..."

3. Ten Great Religions: An Essay in Comparative Theology by James Freeman Clarke (1883)
"Simplistic systems are short-lived in their vital energy. Antagonisms necessary for a long-continued development. A single? one-sided view of life soon ..."

4. The angels, by a Bible student, author of 'Our eternal homes'. by John Hyde (1875)
""Judged, then, according to a heavenly standard, either an aesthetic or a simplistic form of worship is equally rights' I observed. ..."

5. Ten Great Religions: An Essay in Comparative Theology / by James Freeman Clarke by James Freeman Clarke (1883)
"/Simplistic systems are short-lived in their vital energy. Antagonisms necessary for a long-continued development. A single, one-sided view of life soon ..."

6. The Journal of Speculative Philosophy: Ed. by Wm. T. Harris edited by William Torrey Harris (1883)
"Evolving (3) The Composite Manhood (United Human Force). l ( C Evolved (1) The Simplistic Manhood realized in Divine Order. ..."

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