'steady' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'stede,' where 'stede' meant 'place or position.' 'Reduce' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'reducere,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'

'steady' changed from Old English word 'stede' and eventually became the modern English word 'steady.' 'Reduce' transformed from Latin 'reducere' to Old French 'reducer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reduce.'

Initially, 'steady' meant 'firmly placed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'consistent or regular.' 'Reduce' initially meant 'to bring back,' but now it means 'to make smaller or less in amount.'