simplistically
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Definition of simplistically
2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
adv
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In a simplistic way.
“He explained relativity, but very simplistically.”
“Natural questions to ask are: 'What counts as data? How do you collect data?' There are two different types of data which linguists typically work with in formulating grammars. The first is a recorded sample of speech or text (such a sample is known technically as a corpus of utterances); we assume (perhaps simplistically) that in general people speak and write well-formed sentences. […]”
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adv
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In a simplistic way.
“He explained relativity, but very simplistically.”
“Natural questions to ask are: 'What counts as data? How do you collect data?' There are two different types of data which linguists typically work with in formulating grammars. The first is a recorded sample of speech or text (such a sample is known technically as a corpus of utterances); we assume (perhaps simplistically) that in general people speak and write well-formed sentences. […]”
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Used to announce or excuse an oversimplified explanation or description. (Compare with in a nutshell.)
“Simplistically, he was fired with pay.”
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Etymology
From simplistic + -ally.
Words you can make from simplistically
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