adj
reductive
Reductive (adj) means pertaining to the reduction of a decree etc.; rescissory.
adj
1
Pertaining to the reduction of a decree etc.; rescissory.
2
Causing the physical reduction or diminution of something.
3
That reduces a substance etc. to a more simple or basic form.
4
That can be derived from, or referred back to, something else.
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Etymology
From Middle French réductif, from Late Latin reductivus, from the participle stem of Latin reducere (“to reduce”).
Rhymes for reductive
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What is the meaning of reductive?
"reductive" (adj) means pertaining to the reduction of a decree etc.; rescissory.
What are the different meanings of reductive?
"reductive" has 3 main meanings: 1. Pertaining to the reduction of a decree etc.; rescissory; 2. Causing the physical reduction or diminution of something; 3. That reduces a substance etc. to a more simple or basic form.