Irreducible
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adjective
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noun
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(As an adjective)
Irreducible ( adjective )
Describes something that cannot be reduced, simplified, or made smaller in size, number, or degree.
Origin:
From the latin verb 'reducere', meaning 'to lead back' or 'to bring back'. in this context, 'ir' is a prefix meaning 'not' or 'without', so irreducible refers to something that cannot be led back or reduced.
Examples:
- The mathematical equation was deemed irreducible by the experts.
- The irreducible complexity of the organism was a major obstacle in understanding its anatomy.
- Despite the pressure, the company's ethics were irreducible.
- The irreducible minimum wage was set by the government after much negotiation.
- The irreducible essence of the play was its exploration of human nature.
(As a noun)
Irreducible ( noun )
Describes something that cannot be reduced, simplified, or made smaller in size, number, or degree.
Origin:
From the latin verb 'reducere', meaning 'to lead back' or 'to bring back'. in this context, 'ir' is a prefix meaning 'not' or 'without', so irreducible refers to something that cannot be led back or reduced.
Examples:
- The mathematical equation was deemed irreducible by the experts.
- The irreducible complexity of the organism was a major obstacle in understanding its anatomy.
- Despite the pressure, the company's ethics were irreducible.
- The irreducible minimum wage was set by the government after much negotiation.
- The irreducible essence of the play was its exploration of human nature.