simplism

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as in simplification

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  1. theory
  2. proposition
  3. hypothesis
Noun
  • Boulanger, Jones would often later say, drilled into him an appreciation for the endless possibilities contained within the confines of music theory.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The theory was popularized by manifestos left by perpetrators in a number of high-profile neo-Nazi and white supremacist terrorist incidents, including the killing of 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 2019.
    Patrick Smith, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of theory
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  • The measure’s main opponents, the state Republican Party and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, did not appear to raise any money to campaign against the proposition.
    Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
  • This is the proposition made by Steve Brierley, founder and CEO of Riverlane, an organization that specialises in this exact practice.
    Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of proposition
Noun
  • The hypothesis has come under serious scrutiny in biomechanical studies, as well as a growing body of medical and legal literature.
    Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Bloodwork results furnish evidence for Elsbeth’s roofie hypothesis; Mac had high levels of a substance called scopolamine in her system.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of hypothesis
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