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irreducible

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective irreducible has 1 sense
  1. irreducible - incapable of being made smaller or simpler; "an irreducible minimum"; "an irreducible formula"; "an irreducible hernia"
    Antonym:
    reducible

Definitions from the Web

Irreducible

Part of Speech: Adjective

Senses:

  1. Not capable of being reduced or simplified.
  2. Unable to be made smaller or less.
  3. In mathematics, unable to be factored further into simpler expressions.
  4. In philosophy, fundamental and not able to be explained by simpler concepts.
  5. In biology, not able to be broken down into simpler components.

Sample Sentences:

  • The problem is irreducible and cannot be solved with the current level of knowledge.
  • Her commitment to her goals is irreducible; she won't settle for anything less.
  • The equation is irreducible, as it cannot be factored into simpler terms.
  • His theory proposes that consciousness is irreducible and cannot be explained solely by brain activity.
  • In biology, DNA is considered to be an irreducible molecule.

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