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- reductionist/rɪˈdʌk.ʃən.ɪst/Analysing complex things by reducing them to simpler, more fundamental parts, often seen as oversimplifying.adjectivenounC1/C2
- reductive/rɪˈdʌktɪv/Characterized by simplifying a complex idea, issue, or situation to an excessive degree, often resulting in distortion or the loss of important details.adjectivenounC1/C2
- reductivism/rɪˈdʌktɪvɪz(ə)m/The practice of simplifying complex ideas, theories, or artistic styles to their most basic, essential elements, often to the point of oversimplification.nounLow
- reductor/rɪˈdʌktə(r)/A chemical agent or device that causes reduction (gain of electrons) in a reaction or process.nounLow
- redundancy/rɪˈdʌndənsi/The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluity.nounB2
- redundancy pay/rɪˈdʌndənsi peɪ/Money paid to an employee when they are dismissed because their job is no longer needed.nounB2-C1
- redundancy payment/rɪˈdʌndənsi ˈpeɪmənt/A sum of money paid by an employer to an employee whose job has been eliminated.nounB2
- reduplicate/rɪˈdjuːplɪkeɪt/to repeat or duplicate something, especially a sound or syllable, or to make a copy of something.adjectiveverbverb-intransitive+1C1/C2
- reduplication/rɪˌdjuː.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/The act or process of repeating or duplicating something; in linguistics, the repetition of a word, syllable, or part of a word to form a new word or grammatical feature.nounC2
- reduviid/rɪˈdjuːvɪɪd/A predatory insect belonging to the family Reduviidae, commonly known as assassin bugs.adjectivenounC2 (Scientific/Technical)
- reduzate/ˈrɛdʒʊzeɪt/To reduce, diminish, or lessen in amount, degree, or intensity.nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
- redware/ˈrɛdwɛː/A type of pottery characterized by its reddish-brown colour, typically made from earthenware clay containing iron oxide.nounC2
- redwing/ˈrɛdwɪŋ/A type of thrush (Turdus iliacus) with reddish-orange underwing feathers and flanks.nounC2 (Low frequency, domain-specific)
- redwood/ˈrɛdwʊd/A very tall, long-living coniferous tree (genus Sequoia or Sequoiadendron) native to the western United States, known for its reddish-brown, thick, fire-resistant bark and immense height.adjectivenounB2
- redwood city/ˈrɛdwʊd ˈsɪti/A city in San Mateo County, California, USA, known historically for its redwood forests and logging industry.nounLow (primarily used in specific geographic, travel, or local business contexts)
- redwood national park/ˈrɛdwʊd ˌnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l ˈpɑːk/A protected national park in California, USA, created to preserve ancient coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) forests, which include the world's tallest trees.nounB2
- redwood seconds/ˈrɛdwʊd ˈsɛkəndz/Lumber of a secondary grade or quality, containing more knots or imperfections, that is sawn from a redwood tree (a giant coniferous tree native to California, USA).nounLow
- ree/riː/An archaic or regional term for a state of agitation, intoxication, or wild disorder.nounVery low
- reebok/ˈriːbɒk/A global brand of athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories.nounC2
- reecho/ˌriːˈek.əʊ/To echo back; to resound repeatedly.nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2
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