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reductionism
re·duc·tion·ism
[
ri dúksh'n ìzzəm
]
noun
Definition:
1.
simplification:
the analysis of something into simpler parts or organized systems, especially with a view to explaining or understanding it
2.
oversimplification:
the oversimplifying of something complex, or the misguided belief that everything can be explained in simple terms
re·duc·tion·ist
noun, adjective
re·duc·tion·is·tic
[
ri dùksh'n ístik
]
adjective
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re·duc·tion·ist noun, adjectivere·duc·tion·is·tic [ ri dùksh'n ístik ] adjective
