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 Words From

• non·re·duced adjective
• qua·si-re·duced adjective
• un·re·duced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of reduced¹

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

Example Sentences

He reduced X's workforce from around 8,000 to 1,500.

From BBC

Tensions in the Horn of Africa would be reduced if Egypt and the UAE align their strategies.

From BBC

To be sure, both Air India and Vistara’s annual losses have reduced by more than half over the past year, and other operating metrics have improved too.

From BBC

Access was also reduced owing to closure of areas by Israeli security forces, delays in coordination of safe routes, checkpoints, searches or destruction of roads.

From Salon

For older adults, even moderate physical activity offers health benefits ranging from improved physical function to reduced risk of injury from falls.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• decreased
• diminished
• shortened