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reduction-focused

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/rɪˈdʌkʃən ˈfoʊkəst/

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/rɪˈdʌkʃən ˈfəʊkəst/

focused on decreasing

Etymology
Etymology Information

'reduction' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'reductio,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'

Historical Evolution

'reductio' transformed into the Old French word 'reduction,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reduction.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to lead back or bring back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'decreasing or minimizing something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

concentrated on decreasing or minimizing something.

The company adopted a reduction-focused strategy to cut costs.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45