What does the root word reduce mean?

The root word "reduce" means to make smaller or less in quantity, size, or degree.

Here are some examples:

* Reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe.

* Reduce the speed of the car.

* Reduce the size of the file.

* Reduce the noise level.

* Reduce the price of the product.

It can also mean to bring down to a simpler form or to make something easier to understand.

For example:

* Reduce the complex equation to a simpler one.

* Reduce the lengthy report to a summary.

"Reduce" can be used as a verb, noun, or adjective depending on the context.