reductive
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


re·duc·tive

adjective \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

Examples of REDUCTIVE

  1. a reductive interpretation of the theory

First Known Use of REDUCTIVE

1633

re·duc·tive

adjective \ri-ˈdək-tiv\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of REDUCTIVE

: of, relating to, causing, or involving reduction

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: reductone
Previous Word in the Dictionary: reduction roll
All Words Near: reductive

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up reductive? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More