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- [byoo r-uh-krat-ik]
- /ˌbyʊər əˈkræt ɪk/
- /ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [byoo r-uh-krat-ik]
- /ˌbyʊər əˈkræt ɪk/
Definitions of bureaucratic word
- adjective bureaucratic Bureaucratic means involving complicated rules and procedures which can cause long delays. 3
- adjective bureaucratic of or relating to bureaucrats; characterized by bureaucracy 3
- adjective bureaucratic of, relating to, or characteristic of a bureaucrat or a bureaucracy; arbitrary and routine. 1
- adjective bureaucratic relating to rules and paperwork 1
- adjective bureaucratic Of or pertaining to bureaucracy or the actions of bureaucrats. 0
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Origin of bureaucratic
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
From the French word bureaucratique, dating back to 1830-40. See bureaucrat, -ic
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Parts of speech for Bureaucratic
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bureaucratic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bureaucratic
adj bureaucratic
- managerial — pertaining to management or a manager: managerial functions; the managerial class of society.
- supervisory — of, relating to, or having supervision.
- governmental — the political direction and control exercised over the actions of the members, citizens, or inhabitants of communities, societies, and states; direction of the affairs of a state, community, etc.; political administration: Government is necessary to the existence of civilized society.
- regulatory — to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc.: to regulate household expenses.
- authoritative — Someone or something that is authoritative gives an impression of power and importance and is likely to be obeyed.
Antonyms for bureaucratic
adj bureaucratic
- democratic — A democratic country, government, or political system is governed by representatives who are elected by the people.
- compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
- interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- informal — without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.
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