reductive fallacy

One of the basic logical fallacies is the reductive fallacy, or in Latin, 'reductum ad absurdum'. Basically means taking a normal argument to such a far extreme (reducing it in an absurd manner) as an attempt to try to say it is wrong.

Note this is a logical fallacy. Just because one can think of some far out case.

Look man, if I give you $5 today then I'll have to give you $5 tomorrow, and then I'll be out $5 a day for the rest of my life.

by Nick November 6, 2003

class reductionism

The idea that class-based oppression should be the foremost concern among revolutionaries, with things like gender, race, sexual orientation, etc, taking a back seat until 'after the revolution.' For the most part the term is used as a pejorative by liberals against socialists and materialists, rather than being advocated by anyone.

"Bernie Sanders disappointment with Hillary Clinton's failure to secure the support of white working-class voters in the 2016 presidential election was a grotesque display of class reductionism, cultural insensitivity, racism, sexism and homophobia"

by Santos D January 18, 2019

react

A word that can not be said due to copyright issues... Finebros

Man1: did you see her react?
FineBros:You're going to court

by Userbannedduetocopyright July 22, 2016

reductive fallacy

aka reductio ad absurdum - the premise that something impossible is actually true, and then proving it is ludicrous

All women have blonde hair, which is false when you present a woman with brunette or red hair

by Brian Colby November 6, 2003

Redictarded

1. A combination of 'Ridiculous' and 'Retarded'
2. Synonym of 'Ridiculous' or 'Retarded'
3. Painfully stupid or unnecessary

My boss ordered me to mop the carpet How 'Redictarded' can he be?

by Eric Windsor January 21, 2009

Reactionist

A person who does something just to see and get a reaction out of someone.

My girlfriend flirted with another guy just to see my reaction. She is so the reactionist!

by helimc November 21, 2010

Redaction Highlighter

Black permanent marker with a thick or flat tip as used to redact paperwork. Essentially the opposite effect of a highlighter.

"This document has some classified information on it, could you pass me the redaction highlighter?"

by ProxyFox September 22, 2020