From the course: Writing with Commonly Confused Words
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"Simple" or "simplistic"?
From the course: Writing with Commonly Confused Words
"Simple" or "simplistic"?
- Simplistic means that something is oversimplified or lacking something important. For example, if I were to say that in spelling, you put I before E except after C and I didn't talk about all the other exceptions that would be a simplistic explanation. So many words break that rule that is practically worthless, weird, caffeine and seize are just a few examples. The I before E rule leaves out important details, the exceptions and that makes it simplistic and notice that simplistic has a negative connotation. If someone describes your argument as simplistic that is not a compliment. Simple on the other hand, means basic or easy and it can be good or bad. It depends on the context. For example, you could enjoy a recipe because it's simple to make or write a good review of a gadget because it's simple to use but people can also use simple as an insult. For example, they might describe…
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"A" or "an"?1m 45s
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"Anxious" or "eager"?1m 2s
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"Bad" or "badly"?2m 9s
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"Because" or "due to"?1m 28s
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"I.e." or "e.g."?1m 36s
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"Fewer" or "less"?1m 52s
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"Farther" or "further"?1m 42s
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"Hanged" or "hung"?1m 29s
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"Hilarious" or "hysterical"?58s
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"Lay" or "lie"?1m 9s
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"Loose" or "lose"?49s
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"Simple" or "simplistic"?1m 20s
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"That" or "which"?1m 57s
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"Who" or "whom"?2m 54s
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