1. the quality or state of being able to be reduced, simplified, or broken down into smaller parts
2. the property of being able to be expressed in terms of simpler concepts or components
Usage: mathematics; logic

Examples

• The reducibility of the complex equation made it easier for students to solve.
• Scientists studied the reducibility of the compound under different conditions.
• The philosopher questioned the reducibility of consciousness to brain states.
• Mathematical reducibility allows us to break down problems into manageable steps.
• The reducibility of the data set helped researchers identify key patterns.
• Engineers tested the reducibility of the material to determine its practical applications.