reductive (adjective)

1. In Greek mythology, the story of Prometheus is a prime example of a reductive punishment, where he was chained to a rock and had his liver eaten by an eagle every day.

2. The minimalist style of this house is reductive, focusing on clean lines and minimal ornamentation.

3. The reductive art style of the comic strip gives it a simplistic and minimalistic look, while still conveying the humor effectively.

4. The movie takes a reductive approach to storytelling, distilling complex ideas into simple and relatable characters and plotlines.