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irreducible

/ɪˈriːdʌkəbəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does irreducible mean?

adjective

Not able to be reduced or simplified; fundamental or essential. Something that cannot be broken down or divided into smaller parts.

Example

"The theory of quantum mechanics is an irreducible explanation of the behavior of subatomic particles."

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