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May 29 2009 1:33PM GMT
Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, simple or simplistic, commonly confused words, commonly misused words, Business writing, Quiz
Which is correct — simple or simplistic?
Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, simple or simplistic, commonly confused words, commonly misused words, Business writing, Quiz
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Which is correct? A good markup language should be as ________ as possible, rather than needlessly complicated. a. simple b. simplistic |
Answer: a.
Explanation: Something that’s simple is reduced to its basic elements; something that’s simplistic is reduced beyond that so that something is lacking. A simplistic argument, for example, is one that is invalid because it ignores the complexities of the issues involved.
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