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What is another word for Reduction? – 124 Reduction Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    diminution decrease lessening minimization cutback curtailment contraction shrinkage abatement alleviation mitigation moderation easing relaxation simplification streamlining downsizing scaling back retrenchment reductionism decrement declination drop slump decline dwindling waning erosion depletion exhaustion dissipation attenuation weakening enfeeblement debilitation

    Meaning of Reduction

    The primary meaning of the word "reduction" is the act or process of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or intensity.

    Definitions

    • The act or process of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or intensity
    • A thing that is made smaller or less in amount, degree, or intensity
    • A mathematical operation of reducing a quantity or expression to a simpler form
    • A chemical reaction in which a substance gains electrons, often resulting in a change of color, texture, or other properties

    Etymology of Reduction

    The word "reduction" comes from the Latin "reductio", which is derived from "reducere", meaning "to lead back" or "to bring back"
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century, initially in a mathematical and philosophical context, and later expanded to include various fields such as chemistry, biology, and economics

    Example Uses

    • The company implemented a reduction in staff to cut costs and stay competitive
    • The reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is a key goal of the environmental policy
    • The chef's reduction of the sauce resulted in a rich and flavorful glaze
    • The reduction of the complex equation made it easier to solve

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    increase growth expansion augmentation amplification enhancement intensification escalation enlargement magnification multiplication accumulation augmentation bolstering reinforcement strengthening elevation elevation heightening increment accretion buildup

    Related Nouns

    chemistry mathematics biology economics physics algorithm analysis calculation computation decrease decrement degradation devaluation dilution diminution discount erosion excerpt extraction lessening minimization mitigation

    Related Verbs

    decrease diminish lessen reduce curtail cut lower minimize mitigate moderate alleviate ease relax simplify streamline downsize scale retrench abate weaken enfeeble debilitate

    Related Adjectives

    small minimal minor slight negligible insignificant decreased diminished reduced lowered lessened curtailed cut simplified streamlined downsized scaled retrenched alleviated eased relaxed moderate mitigated