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reductive

UK
/rɪˈdʌktɪv/
US
/rɪˈdʌktɪv/

Translations

reductiveadjective
more reductive
Comp.
most reductive
Super.
UK
/rɪˈdʌktɪv/
US
/rɪˈdʌktɪv/
The analysis was criticized for being too reductive.
Анализ был подвергнут критике за то, что он был слишком редуктивным.
Additional translations
упрощённый
снижающий
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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