Definition

The quality of simplifying something by breaking it down into its basic parts.

Example

The reductiveness of his argument made it difficult to see the bigger picture.

Conversation

I've been thinking about the reductiveness of some arguments lately.

Yeah? What do you mean by that?

Well, it seems like people often simplify complex issues too much.

Totally! It can really distort the actual problem.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reductiveness → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again or back) and "ducere" (meaning to lead) combined with the suffix "-ness" (indicating a state or quality). The word refers to the quality of leading back to a simpler or more basic form.

Memory Tip

Think of 'leading back' ('re-' and 'ducere') to a simpler state, which helps you remember that 'reductiveness' means the quality of being simplified.

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