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

The London-listed house builder on Wednesday said recent macroeconomic events had reduced confidence in near-term market recovery, although it had started to see signs of a modest recovery in sales volumes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over time, the disease worsens, and life expectancy is significantly reduced.

From Science Daily

Hill, on Tuesday, said that by the end of Nike’s current fiscal year, “we will have intentionally reduced over $4 billion of revenue from the peak levels of classic footwear franchises.”

From MarketWatch

JetBlue increased baggage fees, Cathay Pacific boosted fuel fees and United reduced summer flight schedules.

From The Wall Street Journal

But advocates said doing so could have complicated Iran’s targeting and reduced the number of missiles and drones the U.S. would have faced.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• decreased
• diminished
• shortened