reductive

adjective

Pronunciation: rɪˈdʌktɪv

Definition

Overly simplifying a complex idea or subject to the point that it loses its nuance or meaning.

Examples

• Reducing the entire history of the war to a single personality clash is a highly reductive approach.

• Critics argued that the film's portrayal of the characters was reductive and lacked emotional depth.

• It is reductive to suggest that poverty is caused solely by a lack of personal motivation.

Synonyms of reductive

Words with a similar meaning to reductive:

• simple
• oversimplified
• simplistic
• reductionist

Antonyms of reductive

Words with the opposite meaning to reductive:

• complex
• nuanced

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