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REDUCTIONISM

12 letters · 4 syllables · noun

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Definition of REDUCTIONISM

noun

An approach to studying complex systems or ideas by reducing them to a set of simpler components.

noun

A philosophical position which holds that a complex system is nothing but the sum of its parts, and that an account of it can be reduced to accounts of individual constituents. In a reductionist framework, the phenomena that can be explained completely in terms of relations between other more fundamental phenomena, are called "epiphenomena".

Word Details

Letters
12
Syllables
4
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
21
points

Is REDUCTIONISM a Scrabble Word?

Yes, REDUCTIONISM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: REDUCTIONISM uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for REDUCTIONISM

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter reductionism Total
Scrabble 112131111113 17
WWF 112241112114 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in REDUCTIONISM

100 words from the letters in REDUCTIONISM

9-letter words

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How to Use REDUCTIONISM in Word Games

REDUCTIONISM is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble REDUCTIONISM to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About REDUCTIONISM

What does REDUCTIONISM mean?
REDUCTIONISM is a noun. An approach to studying complex systems or ideas by reducing them to a set of simpler components.
Is REDUCTIONISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, REDUCTIONISM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is REDUCTIONISM worth in Scrabble?
REDUCTIONISM is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from REDUCTIONISM?
You can make 100 words from the letters in REDUCTIONISM. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.