reduced

[ri-doost, -dyoost]

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.

Other Word Forms

• nonreduced adjective
• quasi-reduced adjective
• unreduced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of reduced¹

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

Example Sentences

These would not be temporary; the federal government’s workforce would be “permanently reduced.”

From Salon

The number of overall cases of these infections were also reduced by nearly 60%.

From BBC

Stuttgart alone was hit with over 53 air raids, leaving 68% of the city reduced to rubble.

From Salon

Facing extortion charges, Rocha had secretly cut a deal for a reduced sentence.

From Los Angeles Times

The sweeping changes announced by the federal government follows years of financial losses sustained by the postal service, which faces reduced demand and stiff competition from private parcel delivery services.

From BBC

Related Words

• decreased www.thesaurus.com
• diminished 
• shortened www.thesaurus.com