Irreducible

Synonyms of irreducible

• indivisible
• ineliminable
• indecomposable

Antonyms of irreducible

• reducible
• decomposable
• divisible

Collocations of irreducible

irreducible complexity

Frequency: 80 %

The concept of irreducible complexity is often discussed in the field of biology.

irreducible minimum

Frequency: 65 %

She needed to earn the irreducible minimum amount of money to cover her expenses.

irreducible uncertainty

Frequency: 45 %

The outcome of the experiment was plagued by irreducible uncertainty.

irreducible element

Frequency: 30 %

The artist believed that the color red was the irreducible element in his paintings.

Idiomatic Expressions for irreducible

• Phrase: irreducible minimum
  Meaning: the smallest or least amount that is absolutely necessary
  Usage: He argued that the company's budget had been cut down to the irreducible minimum.