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noun
The act of simplifying or something that has been simplified.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A valid simple argument.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: human-sciences, logic, mathematics, philosophy, sciences
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noun
the act of reducing complexity
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: reduction
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Broader terms: change
Narrower terms: schematization, schematisation
noun
elimination of superfluous details
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: elimination, riddance
Narrower terms: oversimplification, simplism, rationalization, rationalisation
noun
an explanation that omits superfluous details and reduces complexity
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
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Broader terms: explanation, account
Narrower terms: oversimplification, simplism
History
From the French simplification.
Across languages
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