Pronunciation: /rɪˈdusd/

Definitions of reduced

verb to make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size

Example Sentences

A1 I reduced my sugar intake to improve my health.

A2 She reduced the size of her wardrobe by donating clothes she no longer wore.

B1 The company reduced its workforce in order to cut costs.

B2 The new software program has reduced the time it takes to complete tasks.

C1 The government's new policy has reduced carbon emissions by 20%.

C2 The chef's innovative cooking techniques have reduced food waste in the restaurant.

adjective made smaller or less in amount, degree, or size

Example Sentences

A1 The price of the reduced items at the store is very low.

A2 She noticed a reduced number of students in the classroom.

B1 The company has implemented a reduced work week for employees.

B2 The reduced speed limit on the highway has helped decrease accidents.

C1 The reduced funding for the project has affected its progress.

C2 The reduced carbon emissions are a positive outcome of the new environmental policies.

Examples of reduced in a Sentence

formal The company implemented cost-cutting measures which reduced expenses significantly.

informal I found a coupon that reduced the price of the shoes I wanted to buy.

slang I haggled with the seller and managed to get the price reduced by half.

figurative Her harsh words reduced him to tears.

Grammatical Forms of reduced

past tense

reduced

plural

reduced

comparative

more reduced

superlative

most reduced

present tense

reduce

future tense

will reduce

perfect tense

have reduced

continuous tense

reducing

singular

reduced

positive degree

reduced

infinitive

reduce

gerund

reducing

participle

reducing

Origin and Evolution of reduced

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'reduced' originated from the Latin word 'reducere', which means to bring back or restore.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'reduced' evolved to also mean to make something smaller or lessen in size or amount.