Irreducibly: meaning, definitions and examples
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irreducibly
[ ˌɪrəˈdjuːsəblɪ ]
mathematics, philosophy
Irreducibly refers to a state or condition that cannot be simplified or reduced further. It is often used in mathematical contexts to describe objects that cannot be broken down into simpler components. In philosophy, it may refer to concepts or arguments that cannot be simplified without losing their essential meaning or implications. The concept emphasizes the inherent complexity of certain entities or ideas.
Synonyms
essentially, fundamentally, intrinsically
Examples of usage
- The expression is irreducibly complex.
- This argument is irreducibly philosophical.
- An irreducibly beautiful work of art.
Translations
Translations of the word "irreducibly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 irredutivelmente
🇮🇳 अविभाज्य रूप से
🇩🇪 unreduzierbar
🇮🇩 tak dapat direduksi
🇺🇦 нередуковано
🇵🇱 nieredukowalnie
🇯🇵 不可減として
🇫🇷 irréductiblement
🇪🇸 irreductiblemente
🇹🇷 azalmadan
🇰🇷 축소할 수 없이
🇸🇦 بصورة لا يمكن تقليصها
🇨🇿 neredukovatelně
🇸🇰 neredukovateľne
🇨🇳 不可约地
🇸🇮 neredukibilno
🇮🇸 óminnugur
🇰🇿 азайтуға болмайтын
🇬🇪 არასაკმარისად
🇦🇿 azaldıla bilməz
🇲🇽 irreductiblemente
Etymology
The term 'irreducibly' derives from the prefix 'ir-', meaning 'not', and the root 'reducible', which comes from the Latin 'reducere', meaning 'to lead back' or 'to bring back'. This Latin word consists of 're-', which denotes a backward motion, and 'ducere', meaning 'to lead'. 'Reducible' in English originally referred to something that can be brought back to a previous state or simplified. Thus, the adverb 'irreducibly' was formed to encapsulate the notion of permanence in complexity. It has been used in various fields, particularly in mathematics and philosophy, to articulate the idea that some phenomena resist oversimplification and require a deeper understanding. This word captures important concepts in discussions regarding the nature of truth, complexity, and essence.