[rɛdʌktɪv]

Definitions

1. adjective

tending to reduce something to its simplest or most basic form; minimizing or reducing the complexity of something.

“The reductive approach to problem-solving often led to oversimplification of the issue.”

2. noun

a tendency to reduce or oversimplify something; the act of minimizing or reducing the complexity of something.

“Critics argue that the reductive nature of the new policy neglects the nuances of the issue.”