Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Reductive.
Reductive - as an adjective satellite
Characterized by or causing diminution or curtailment
Example: "Their views of life were reductive and depreciatory"
Reductive - as an adjective
Pertaining to the reduction of a decree etc.; rescissory.
Causing the physical reduction or diminution of something.
That reduces a substance etc. to a more simple or basic form.
That can be derived from, or referred back to, something else.
(now frequently derogatory) that reduces an argument, issue etc. to its most basic terms; simplistic, reductionist.
Example Sentences
"His explanation of the complex scientific theory was highly reductive."
"The movie was criticized for its reductive portrayal of the main character."
"The article provided a reductive analysis of the economic crisis."
"Her reductive argument failed to capture the complexity of the issue."
"The artist's work was seen as reductive, focusing only on basic geometric shapes."
Word Game Points
Is REDUCTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reductive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REDUCTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is REDUCTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reductive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREDUCTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is REDUCTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reductive is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREDUCTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.