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- [ri-duhk-shuh-niz-uh m]
- /rɪˈdʌk ʃəˌnɪz əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-duhk-shuh-niz-uh m]
- /rɪˈdʌk ʃəˌnɪz əm/
Definitions of reductionism word
- noun reductionism the theory that every complex phenomenon, especially in biology or psychology, can be explained by analyzing the simplest, most basic physical mechanisms that are in operation during the phenomenon. 1
- noun reductionism the practice of simplifying a complex idea, issue, condition, or the like, especially to the point of minimizing, obscuring, or distorting it. 1
- noun reductionism the analysis of complex things, data, etc, into less complex constituents 0
- noun reductionism any theory or method that holds that a complex idea, system, etc, can be completely understood in terms of its simpler parts or components 0
- noun reductionism any method or theory of reducing data, processes, or statements to seeming equivalents that are less complex or developed 0
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Origin of reductionism
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45; reduction + -ism
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Parts of speech for Reductionism
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reductionism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
reductionism usage trend in Literature
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