simplism

noun

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as in simplification

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  1. theory
  2. proposition
  3. hypothesis
Noun
  • All manner of theories have swirled but nothing coherent obtained, other than an abiding fear of Russian retaliation.
    Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
  • One theory is that Trump routinely threatens other countries as a negotiation tactic.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of theory
Noun
  • Women entrepreneurs must be clear in articulating their value propositions.
    Committee of 200, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The very existence of Boley, and other towns like it, proved what was then—in many white people’s minds—a radical proposition: that Black people could thrive on their own.
    Caleb Gayle, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of proposition
Noun
  • The hypothesis suggests that during a major volcanic eruption, a large portion of the western flank of Cumbre Vieja could collapse into the Atlantic Ocean.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Jena, Worsham, and Bray's hypothesis in their new study is pretty simple: Halloween is exciting for kids and their displays of that excitement in the doctor's office on the holiday could increase the likelihood that doctors diagnose them with ADHD.
    Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of hypothesis
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