reductionistic
/rɪˌdʌkʃəˈnɪstɪk/
adjective
- Tending to explain complex things by breaking them down into simple parts, often in a way that ignores important details.
- The textbook gave a reductionistic explanation of the war, focusing only on economic causes.
- Her reductionistic view of human behavior ignored the role of emotions.
- Many scientists criticize reductionistic approaches to studying the mind.
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