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irreducible
What does irreducible mean?
irreducible (adjective): incapable of being made smaller or simpler.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use irreducible in a sentence?
- An irreducible minimum. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- An irreducible formula. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does irreducible come from?
From ir- + reducible.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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markedly new or introducing radical change
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incapable of being made smaller or simpler
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suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
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causing a sharp and acrid taste experience
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