reduced
|re/duced|
B1
🇺🇸
/rɪˈduːst/
🇬🇧
/rɪˈdjuːst/
(reduce)
make smaller
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reduce' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'reducere,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'
Historical Evolution
'reducere' transformed into the Old French word 'reducir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reduce' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lead back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make smaller or less.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'reduce'.
The company reduced its workforce last year.
Adjective 1
made smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
The store offered reduced prices during the sale.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35