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- [ri-duhk-tiv]
- /rɪˈdʌk tɪv/
- /rɪˈdʌk.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-duhk-tiv]
- /rɪˈdʌk tɪv/
Definitions of reductive word
- adjective reductive of or relating to reduction; serving to reduce or abridge: an urgent need for reductive measures. 1
- adjective reductive of or relating to change from one form to another: reductive chemical processes. 1
- adjective reductive employing an analysis of a complex subject into a simplified, less detailed form; of, pertaining to, or employing reductionism; reductionistic. 1
- noun reductive something causing or inducing a reductive process. 1
- adjective reductive involving reduction 1
- adjective reductive involving reductionism 1
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Origin of reductive
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; reduct(ion) + -ive
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Parts of speech for Reductive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reductive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
reductive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reductive
adjective reductive
- affiliable — having the ability to be attributed to
Antonyms for reductive
adjective reductive
- enhancing — Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.
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