reduced

American  

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

adjective

1. made smaller, lower, or less; diminished.

   Individuals who experience depression have reduced levels of serotonin in their brains.

2. Mathematics. noting a polynomial equation in which the second highest power is missing.

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

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Other Word Forms

• nonreduced adjective
• quasi-reduced adjective
• unreduced adjective

Etymology

Origin of reduced

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

Example Sentences

Colas pointed out in a note last week that analysts have reduced their earnings growth expectations for energy stocks more than any other sector this year.

From Barron's

It has dramatically reduced extreme poverty and become the world’s second-largest garment exporter, behind China.

From The Wall Street Journal

Basically, there was a big drop in power outages during the latest quarter compared with the previous year, which has reduced demand among homeowners for generators.

From MarketWatch

In people with diabetes, particularly those with heart or kidney disease, these medications improved blood sugar levels, lowered the risk of heart and kidney complications, supported weight reduction, and reduced the risk of early death.

From Science Daily

The operator said stepped‑up enforcement in known trouble spots, along with improved reporting tools for staff, has reduced ticketless travel on its network to its lowest level since 2022.

From BBC

Related Words

• decreased
• diminished
• shortened