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reductive

/riːˈdʌktɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does reductive mean?

adjective

Tending to reduce something to its simplest form or essence; characterized by a lack of complexity or nuance.

Example

"The artist's reductive style was a deliberate choice to focus on the raw emotion of the subject."

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