What does reductionist mean?

n. someone who thinks complex things can be understood by breaking them down into simple parts

reductionist

🇺🇸 /rɪˈdʌkʃənɪst/ 🇬🇧 /rɪˈdʌkʃənɪst/

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someone who thinks complex things can be understood by breaking them down into simple parts

The scientist was accused of being a reductionist, ignoring the complexity of human emotions.

someone who thinks complex things can be understood by breaking them down into simple parts