irreduceable
|ir-re-duce-a-ble|
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/ˌɪrɪˈduːsəbl/
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/ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəbl/
(irreducible)
cannot be simplified
Etymology
Etymology Information
'irreducible' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'reducere,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'
Historical Evolution
'reducere' transformed into the French word 'réduire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reduce,' with 'irreducible' forming as a negation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lead back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not able to be reduced.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be reduced or simplified further.
The equation is irreducible to a simpler form.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 00:40