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reducible

 

[ rɪˈdjuːsəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in mathematics

Capable of being reduced or simplified to a simpler form.

Synonyms

simplifiable, simplistic

Examples of usage

  • This equation is reducible to a quadratic form.
  • The complex problem turned out to be reducible to a series of simpler tasks.
Context #2 | Adjective

in chemistry

Able to undergo reduction, the gain of electrons by one of the atoms in a molecule.

Synonyms

oxidizable

Examples of usage

  • This compound is reducible under certain conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "reducible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reduzível

🇮🇳 घटाने योग्य

🇩🇪 reduzierbar

🇮🇩 dapat dikurangi

🇺🇦 скорочуваний

🇵🇱 redukowalny

🇯🇵 還元可能な

🇫🇷 réductible

🇪🇸 reducible

🇹🇷 indirgenebilir

🇰🇷 줄일 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للتخفيض

🇨🇿 redukovatelný

🇸🇰 redukovateľný

🇨🇳 可约简的

🇸🇮 zmanjšljiv

🇮🇸 minnanlegt

🇰🇿 қысқартуға болатын

🇬🇪 შემცირებადი

🇦🇿 azaldıla bilən

🇲🇽 reducible

Etymology

The word 'reducible' originates from the Latin word 'reducere', meaning 'to bring back'. It first appeared in the English language in the 15th century. Over time, 'reducible' has been used in various fields such as mathematics, chemistry, and philosophy to denote the ability to simplify or undergo reduction.

See also: reduced, reducer, reducing, reduction.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,724, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.