The meaning of REDUCTIVE is of, relating to, causing, or involving reduction. How to use reductive in a sentence.

REDUCTIVE definition: 1. considering or presenting something in a simple way, especially a way that is too simple: 2…. Learn more.

If you describe something such as a theory or a work of art as reductive, you disapprove of it because it reduces complex things to simple elements.

There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the word reductive, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Definition of reductive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Define reductive. reductive synonyms, reductive pronunciation, reductive translation, English dictionary definition of reductive. adj. 1. Of or relating to reduction.

of, pertaining to, characterized by, or producing reduction or abridgment: an urgent need for reductive measures. of or pertaining to change from one form to another.