# simplistic

> English word · Adjective · IPA /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/ · frequency rank #19,206

## Definitions
1. Overly simple.
2. In a manner that simplifies a concept or issue so that its nuance and complexity are lost or important details are overlooked.

## Etymology
From simple + -istic.

## Common misspellings (16)
`ismplistic`, `simlpistic`, `simmplistic`, `simpilstic`, `simplisitc`, `simplisstic`, `simplistci`, `simplisticc`, `simplisttic`, `simplitsic`, `simpllistic`, `simplsitic`, `simpplistic`, `sipmlistic`, `smiplistic`, `ssimplistic`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/simplistic