Simplistically
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Simplistically is an adverb meaning In a simplistic way.
Meaning
In a simplistic way.
More Meanings
- Used to announce or excuse an oversimplified explanation or description. (Compare with in a nutshell.)
Example Sentences
Simplistically, he was fired with pay.
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. […]
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include simply, briefly, oversimplistically, simplicially, simplemindedly, reductionistically.
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