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reductive

UK
/rɪˈdʌktɪv/
US
/rɪˈdʌktɪv/

Translations

reductiveadjective
more reductive
Comp.
most reductive
Super.
UK
/rɪˈdʌktɪv/
US
/rɪˈdʌktɪv/
réductionnisteQui simplifie à l’excès, souvent de manière trompeuse.
The article offered a reductive view of the complex political situation.
L’article proposait une vision réductionniste de la situation politique complexe.
réductifQui concerne la réduction d’un élément, d’une quantité ou d’une complexité.
The reductive approach to the project helped streamline the workflow.
L’approche réductive du projet a permis de simplifier le flux de travail.
Additional translations
réducteurEn chimie, qui provoque une réduction ou agit comme agent réducteur.
Synonyms
condensed
minimalist
simplistic
oversimplified
diminutive

Definitions

reductiveadjective
Tending to present a subject or problem in a simplified form, often to the point of misrepresentation.
The article offered a reductive view of the complex political situation, ignoring many of the underlying issues.
Relating to or involving the process of reducing something in size, amount, or complexity.
The reductive approach to the project helped streamline the workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.
(Chemistry) Causing or characterized by reduction; acting as a reducing agent.
In the reaction, hydrogen gas acts as a highly reductive species, donating electrons to the metal ions.
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