irreducible — Not able to be reduced, simplified, or made smaller in size, form, or amount
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not able to be reduced, simplified, or made smaller in size, form, or amount
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪrɪˈduːsəbəl/
Example Sentences
- No matter how many times he edited the essay, some errors were simply irreducible.
- My little brother's stubbornness is an irreducible fact of family life—like a rock that never gets smaller.
- The math teacher explained that 5/9 is already an irreducible fraction, so stop trying to simplify it, Minsu!
irreducible
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪrɪˈduːsəbəl/]
Not able to be reduced, simplified, or made smaller in size, form, or amount
The mathematician proved the equation was irreducible and could not be simplified further.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'reducere' (to lead back), combined with negative prefix 'ir-' and suffix '-ible' meaning 'capable of', literally meaning 'not able to be led back or reduced'.
Breakdown
ir- (not) + reduce (re- back + duc- to lead) + -ible (capable of)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“No matter how many times he edited the essay, some errors were simply irreducible.”
“My little brother's stubbornness is an irreducible fact of family life—like a rock that never gets smaller.”
“The math teacher explained that 5/9 is already an irreducible fraction, so stop trying to simplify it, Minsu!”
“There is an irreducible minimum amount of sleep everyone needs to function properly.”
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