Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reductive
Adjective
/rɪˈdʌktɪv/
Definition
Relating to or producing a reduction, especially in complexity or detail.
Examples
- The reductive analysis overlooked several key factors in the problem.
- His reductive approach to art criticized the complexity of modern themes.
Meaning
The term ‘reductive’ describes something that simplifies or reduces the essential features of a subject, often to the point of losing important details.
Synonyms
- Simplistic
- Oversimplifying
- Condensed
