Reductive ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Reductive ( adjective )

1. Tending to simplify complex ideas or situations in a way that is not entirely accurate or fair.
2. Expressing or involving a reduction in size, amount, or complexity.

Origin:

From the latin word "reductus" meaning "brought back" or "brought down".

Examples:

1. The journalist's reductive explanation of the economic crisis failed to capture the nuances of the situation.
2. His reductive approach to solving the problem was to cut funding for all programs that did not directly benefit him.
3. The reductive method used in the experiment successfully reduced the sample size without losing important data.
4. Critics argue that the movie's reductive portrayal of mental illness perpetuates harmful stereotypes.
5. The reductive theory suggests that all human behavior can be explained by basic instincts.

(As a noun)

Reductive ( noun )

1. Tending to simplify complex ideas or situations in a way that is not entirely accurate or fair.
2. Expressing or involving a reduction in size, amount, or complexity.

Origin:

From the latin word "reductus" meaning "brought back" or "brought down".

Examples:

1. The journalist's reductive explanation of the economic crisis failed to capture the nuances of the situation.
2. His reductive approach to solving the problem was to cut funding for all programs that did not directly benefit him.
3. The reductive method used in the experiment successfully reduced the sample size without losing important data.
4. Critics argue that the movie's reductive portrayal of mental illness perpetuates harmful stereotypes.
5. The reductive theory suggests that all human behavior can be explained by basic instincts.