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simplistically

simplistically adverb: in a simplistic way.

Adverb

simplistically (comparative more simplistically, superlative most simplistically)

  1. In a simplistic way.
    • He explained relativity, but very simplistically.
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  2. Used to announce or excuse an oversimplified explanation or description. (Compare with in a nutshell.)
    • Simplistically, he was fired with pay.

Synonyms of simplistically

Forms of simplistically

comparativemore simplistically
superlativemost simplistically

Origin of simplistically

From simplistic + -ally.

Questions about simplistically

What does simplistically mean?
Simplistically means in a simplistic way.
What part of speech is simplistically?
Simplistically is an adverb.

Words near simplistically in the dictionary

  1. simplish
  2. simplism
  3. simplisms
  4. simplist
  5. simplistic
  6. simplistically
  7. simplisticness
  8. simplists
  9. simplity
  10. simploce
  11. simploces

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