더 이상 줄이거나 단순화할 수 없는 상태를 의미함.
not able to be reduced or made smaller or simpler
예문:
"The committee reached the irreducible minimum of the budget after weeks of deliberation."
"Some philosophers argue that consciousness is an irreducible element of the universe."
다른 형태나 조건으로 바꿀 수 없는 성질을 나타냄.
not capable of being brought into a different form or condition
예문:
"The complexity of human emotions is often irreducible to simple biological explanations."
"Her unique artistic style remains irreducible to any single movement or school."
분수나 다항식 등이 더 이상 약분되거나 분해될 수 없는 상태임.
(of a fraction or polynomial) having no common factors and thus unable to be simplified further
예문:
"In algebra, an irreducible polynomial cannot be factored into the product of two non-constant polynomials."
"The fraction was already in its irreducible form, so no further simplification was possible."
탈장이나 골절 부위가 손으로 눌러서 원래 위치로 돌아가지 않는 상태임.
(of a hernia or fracture) unable to be replaced or returned to its original position by manual pressure
예문:
"The surgeon determined that the hernia was irreducible and required immediate operative intervention."
"An irreducible fracture may lead to long-term complications if not treated properly."