Meaning of irreducible in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɪ(r)rəˈd(j)usəb(ə)l/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    irreducible

    Definitions

    1. incapable of being made smaller or simpler

    Examples

    • « an irreducible minimum »
    • « an irreducible formula »
    • « an irreducible hernia »

    Antonyms

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