reductionist

re·duc·tion·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-duhk-shuh-niz-uh m]
- /rɪˈdʌk ʃəˌnɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-duhk-shuh-niz-uh m]
- /rɪˈdʌk ʃəˌnɪz əm/

Definitions of reductionist word

noun reductionist 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 reductionist the practice of simplifying a complex idea, issue, condition, or the like, especially to the point of minimizing, obscuring, or distorting it. 1
adjective reductionist that simplifies 1
adjective reductionist Reductionist describes a way of analysing problems and things by dividing them into simpler parts. 0

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Origin of reductionist

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; reduction + -ism

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reductionist 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.

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