Reductivist
Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪˈdəkˈtiˈvɪst/
Reductivist (noun)
- a person who explains complex things in a very simple way, often missing important details.
Examples
- The reductivist often breaks down theories into basic components.
- As a reductivist, she prefers simple explanations for intricate problems.
Common collocations: reductivist approach, reductivist perspective, reductivist analysis, reductivist argument
Reductivist (adjective)
- describing an approach that makes complex things too simple, often ignoring important parts.
Examples
- His reductivist view fails to capture the nuances of the issue.
- The reductivist explanation ignored important details.