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reductive - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'reductive' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Reductive [ a.]
- Tending to reduce; having the power or effect of reducing.
2 . Reductive [ n.]
- A reductive agent.

Meaning of 'reductive' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . reductive [ s]
Meaning (1):
- characterized by or causing diminution or curtailment
Example in sentence:
  • their views of life were reductive and depreciatory