Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʌktɪv/
adjective characterized by or involving reduction; serving to simplify or make something seem less complex or complicated
A1 Using reductive language can help beginners understand complex concepts.
A2 The article's reductive explanation made it easier for me to grasp the main idea.
B1 The reductive approach taken by the teacher simplified the lesson for the students.
B2 The scientist's reductive analysis of the data led to a groundbreaking discovery.
C1 Some critics argue that the film's reductive portrayal of the character lacks depth.
C2 The author's reductive interpretation of the novel sparked debate among literary scholars.
formal The scientist argued that the reductive approach oversimplified the complexity of the issue.
informal Don't be so reductive in your thinking, there's more to it than that.
slang Stop being so basic, you're being too reductive.
figurative Her reductive view of relationships as purely transactional was limiting her ability to connect with others.
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