Reductive
/ɹɪˈdʌktɪv/
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:18 pts9 letters
Definition of Reductive
adjective
- Pertaining to the reduction of a decree etc.; rescissory.
- Causing the physical reduction or diminution of something.
- That reduces a substance etc. to a more simple or basic form.
- That can be derived from, or referred back to, something else.
- (now frequently derogatory) That reduces an argument, issue etc. to its most basic terms; simplistic, reductionist.
Anagrams of Reductive
No exact anagrams found for "reductive". This word has a unique letter combination.
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Letter Values
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Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Reductive
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Reductive"
Reductive is a 9-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Reductive" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "reductive" is a high-scoring word.