REDUCTIONISM


Meaning of REDUCTIONISM in English

re ‧ duc ‧ tion ‧ is ‧ m /rɪˈdʌkʃ ə nɪz ə m/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable] formal

when someone tries to explain complicated ideas or systems in very simple terms – often used to show disapproval

—reductionist adjective

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.