Pronunciation: [ˌʌnɹɪdjˈuːst] (IPA) 
The word "unreduced" is spelled with the prefix "un-", meaning not or opposite of, and the adjective "reduced", meaning made smaller or simplified. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ʌnrɪˈdjuːst/, with stress on the second syllable. The sound /ʌ/ represents the "uh" sound as in "love", /r/ is the "r" sound, /ɪ/ is the "ih" sound as in "sit", /ˈdʒuː/ is the "joo" sound as in "juice", and /st/ is the "st" sound.
Unreduced is an adjective that describes something which has not been diminished, diminished or scaled down in any way. It indicates a state of remaining in its original, complete, or full form without any alteration or reduction. The term can be applied to various contexts including mathematical equations, chemical compounds, physical quantities, or even abstract concepts.
In mathematics, unreduced primarily refers to fractions that are not simplified or reduced to their lowest terms. For example, the fraction 6/12 is not unreduced as it can be simplified to 1/2. It denotes that the fraction has not been divided by a common factor to eliminate common divisors in the numerator and denominator.
In the field of chemistry, unreduced compounds are those that have not undergone any reduction reaction, which involves the gain of electrons, and consequently, a decrease in oxidation state. Unreduced chemical compounds maintain their original structure and oxidation state.
Beyond scientific and mathematical contexts, unreduced can be used metaphorically to describe anything that has not undergone a process of reduction, compromise, or simplification. It implies that the entity or concept retains its full complexity or magnitude without being diminished or altered in any significant way.
In summary, unreduced signifies the state of something remaining whole, complete, or unaltered without any form of reduction or simplification. Whether referring to fractions, chemical compounds, or abstract concepts, unreduced highlights the absence of alteration or diminishment from its original state.
Not lessened in size or amount.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "unreduced" is derived from the prefix "un-", which means "not" or "opposite of", and the verb "reduce".
The verb "reduce" comes from the Latin word "reducere", which is formed by combining the prefix "re-" (meaning "back" or "again") and the verb "ducere" (meaning "to lead"). "Reducere" originally had a literal meaning of "to lead back" or "to bring back".
Over time, the meaning of "reduce" evolved to include the general sense of making something smaller, less in amount, or less in intensity. Therefore, the prefix "un-" added to "reduce" creates the word "unreduced", which means "not reduced" or "not made smaller".
