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irreducible

ir·re·du·cible

UK/ˌɪɹɪˈdjuːsɪbəl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

incapable of being made smaller or simpler

  • “an irreducible minimum”
  • “an irreducible formula”
  • “an irreducible hernia”
Antonyms

Origin

From ir- + reducible.

Phrases

  • irreducible complexity

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