adv
Meaning 1
In a simplistic way.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- He explained relativity, but very simplistically.
Meaning relationships
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adv
Meaning 2
Used to announce or excuse an oversimplified explanation or description. (Compare with in a nutshell.)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Simplistically, he was fired with pay.
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English simplistic Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al Middle English -ly Middle English -ally English -ally English simplistically From simplistic + -ally.