reductionist
(re-duc-tion-ist)
4 syllables
Definition
adjective. relating to the practice of simplifying a complex idea, issue, or condition to its basic elements, often to the point of minimizing its complexity.
Example Sentence
The scientist's reductionist approach helped in isolating the core elements of the phenomenon.
More Example Sentences
Critics argue that a reductionist view may overlook important contextual factors.
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