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irreducible

adjective

/ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəbl/

Meaning

impossible to reduce or simplify further

The fraction 3/7 is irreducible.

indivisible, basic, fundamental, unalterable

reducible, divisible

irreducible fraction, irreducible complexity, irreducible element

most important; leading; first in rank or position

Related to heat or temperature.

faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound

Relating to the basic or fundamental aspects of something; simple or easy to understand.

having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something

not connected with religious or spiritual matters