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Vocabulary Entry
reductionist
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A person or concept that analyzes or simplifies complex systems by reducing them to their fundamental components.
Example Sentences
"The reductionist argued that understanding the individual parts is key to grasping the whole."
"As a reductionist, she focused on breaking down the theories into simpler ideas."
"Many scientists adopt a reductionist approach to their research."
A
adjective
Pertaining to or characterized by the principle of reductionism, often oversimplifying complex concepts.
Example Sentences
"His reductionist view of biology ignored the complexities of ecosystems."
"The reductionist analysis stripped away essential details of the phenomenon."
"Critics argue that a reductionist approach is too simplistic for understanding human behavior."