Synonyms

reduced

American

[ri-doost, -dyoost] / rɪˈdust, -ˈdyust /

adjective

made smaller, lower, or less; diminished.

Individuals who experience depression have reduced levels of serotonin in their brains.
Mathematics. noting a polynomial equation in which the second highest power is missing.

The cubic equation x3 − 4x + 4 = 0 is reduced.

Other Word Forms

nonreduced adjective
quasi-reduced adjective
unreduced adjective

Etymology

Origin of reduced

First recorded in 1620–30; reduce + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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TD Cowen analyst Tom Fitzgerald on Thursday reduced price targets on a few airline stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Morgan analysts say may disrupt the smooth functioning of energy markets, raising the risk of reduced liquidity and bottlenecks in crude flows.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Shift work disorder is linked to a range of serious concerns, including reduced mental sharpness, lower productivity, increased risk of car accidents, and more workplace injuries.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

She started with a reduced promotional rate which later increased significantly.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I suppose every mother is reduced to idiocy when describing her firstborn, but, oh, he is a beauty—large and dark like his father, but with the bright blue eyes of the Bradshaws.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

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