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reductive


re·duc·tive

adj \ri-ˈdək-tiv\

Definition of REDUCTIVE

1
: of, relating to, causing, or involving reduction
2
: of or relating to reductionism : reductionistic
— re·duc·tive·ly adverb
— re·duc·tive·ness noun
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Examples of REDUCTIVE

  1. a reductive interpretation of the theory

First Known Use of REDUCTIVE

1633

Rhymes with REDUCTIVE

conductive, constructive, deductive, destructive, inductive, instructive, obstructive, productive, seductive

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