simplism
noun
sim·plism ˈsim-ˌpli-zəm 
: the act or an instance of oversimplifying
especially : the reduction of a problem to a false simplicity by ignoring complicating factors
Word History
First Known Use
1840, in the meaning defined above
simplisms
noun
as in theories
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- theories
- hypotheses
- simplifications
- propositions
- oversimplifications
- concepts
- proverbs
- stereotypes
- notions
- clichés
- saws
- platitudes
- sayings
- generalizations
- conceptions
- truisms
- cliches
- commonplaces
- adages
- bromides
- generalities