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reduced

[ rɪˈdjuːst ]

Adjective / Verb

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

in mathematics

Made smaller or less in size, amount, degree, or quality. In mathematics, a reduced fraction is a fraction in which the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

Synonyms

decreased, diminished, lowered.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
reduced	Appropriate when indicating that something has been made smaller or less in quantity, size, or degree. Often used in formal, scientific, or technical contexts. The company has reduced its carbon emissions over the past year The number of working hours has been reduced to improve work-life balance
diminished	Indicates a reduction that can suggest a lessening in value, importance, or intensity. Can carry a slight negative connotation. Her influence in the committee has diminished over time The funding for the project has diminished, causing delays
decreased	Used to show that something has become smaller in amount, number, or extent. Common in statistical or factual statements. The population of the town decreased significantly after the factory closed Sales decreased by 20% compared to last year
lowered	Best used when describing the action of making something lower in position, level, or rate, particularly in measurable terms. The school lowered the passing score for the exam They lowered the price of the tickets to attract more customers

Examples of usage

The reduced form of 4/8 is 1/2.
The team's budget was reduced by 20% this year.

^{Context #2 | Verb}

in cooking

To thicken or concentrate a liquid by boiling. The sauce is reduced to a thick, rich consistency by simmering it for an hour.

Synonyms

boil down, concentrate, thicken.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
reduced	Already explained above. See 'reduced' above.
boil down	Often used in cooking to describe boiling a liquid until it decreases in volume and becomes more concentrated. It is also used figuratively to summarize or simplify a complex topic. The recipe says to boil down the mixture until it is thick. To boil down the report: we need more funding.
thicken	Commonly used in cooking to describe the process of making a liquid denser by adding a thickening agent or by boiling it down. Can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation becoming more complex or intense. Add a bit of flour to thicken the soup. As they investigated further, the plot thickened.
concentrate	Used to describe the process of removing water from a liquid to make it thicker and more intense in flavor. It is also used figuratively to describe focusing intently on a task or idea. The juice was concentrated to make it easier to store. She needs to concentrate on her studies to get good grades.

Examples of usage

The chef reduced the sauce to enhance the flavors.
Let the liquid reduce by half before adding the vegetables.

Translations

Translations of the word "reduced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reduzido

🇮🇳 घटाया गया

🇩🇪 reduziert

🇮🇩 dikurangi

🇺🇦 зменшений

🇵🇱 zredukowany

🇯🇵 減少した (げんしょうした)

🇫🇷 réduit

🇪🇸 reducido

🇹🇷 azaltılmış

🇰🇷 줄어든

🇸🇦 مخفض

🇨🇿 snížený

🇸🇰 znížený

🇨🇳 减少的 (jiǎnshǎo de)

🇸🇮 zmanjšan

🇮🇸 minnkað

🇰🇿 азайтылған

🇬🇪 შემცირებული (shemts'irebuli)

🇦🇿 azaldılmış

🇲🇽 reducido

Etymology

The word 'reduce' originated from the Latin word 'reducere', which means 'to lead back'. It first appeared in English in the late 14th century with the meaning 'to bring back' or 'to lessen'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various meanings related to making something smaller or less in size, amount, degree, or quality.

See also: reducer, reducible, reducing, reduction.

Word Frequency Rank

At #790 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.

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