Synonyms

reduced

American

[ri-doost, -dyoost] / rɪˈdust, -ˈdyust /

adjective

made smaller, lower, or less; diminished.

Individuals who experience depression have reduced levels of serotonin in their brains.
Mathematics. noting a polynomial equation in which the second highest power is missing.

The cubic equation x3 − 4x + 4 = 0 is reduced.

Other Word Forms

nonreduced adjective
quasi-reduced adjective
unreduced adjective

Etymology

Origin of reduced

First recorded in 1620–30; reduce + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Abel’s statement suggests that the Apple stake won’t be reduced further.

From Barron's

The Lunar New Year holiday in mid-February reduced the number of working days by three.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those two teams meet at Ibrox on Sunday so, one way or another, Hearts' seven-point advantage will be reduced by weekends' end.

From BBC

Hull were then reduced to 12 men for Jed Cartwright's tackle from an offside position and the visitors took full advantage to put Jones-Bishop into the right corner in front of their supporters.

From BBC

Mobile could have waived or reduced the combined 17% hotel and tourism tax it collects.

From The Wall Street Journal

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