/ ˌəʊvəˈsɪmplɪfaɪ; NAmE ˌoʊvərˈs-/ verb
( over·sim·pli·fies , over·sim·pli·fy·ing , over·sim·pli·fied , over·sim·pli·fied ) to describe a situation, a problem, etc. in a way that is too simple and ignores some of the facts :
[ vn ]
It's easy to oversimplify the issues involved.
an oversimplified view of human nature
[also v ]
► over·sim·pli·fi·ca·tion / ˌəʊvəˌsɪmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃn; NAmE ˌoʊvərˌs-/ noun [ C , usually sing. , U ]:
This is a gross oversimplification of the facts.
—compare simplification