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- [dee-sen-truh-lahyz]
- /diˈsɛn trəˌlaɪz/
- /ˌdiːˈsen.trə.laɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dee-sen-truh-lahyz]
- /diˈsɛn trəˌlaɪz/
Definitions of decentralized word
- verb with object decentralized to distribute the administrative powers or functions of (a central authority) over a less concentrated area: to decentralize the national government. 1
- verb with object decentralized to disperse (something) from an area of concentration: to decentralize the nation's industry. 1
- verb without object decentralized to undergo decentralization: The city government is looking for ways to decentralize. 1
- noun decentralized Simple past tense and past participle of decentralize. 1
- adjective decentralized not centralized; having no center or several centers. 0
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Origin of decentralized
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; de- + centralize
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Parts of speech for Decentralized
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decentralized popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decentralized
verb decentralized
- distributed — (in distinctive feature analysis) characterized by relatively extensive contact or constriction between the articulating organs, as the (sh) in show in contrast to the (s) in so.
- scattered — distributed or occurring at widely spaced and usually irregular intervals: scattered villages; scattered showers.
- broadcast — A broadcast is a programme, performance, or speech on the radio or on television.
- circulated — to move in a circle or circuit; move or pass through a circuit back to the starting point: Blood circulates throughout the body.
- disseminated — to scatter or spread widely, as though sowing seed; promulgate extensively; broadcast; disperse: to disseminate information about preventive medicine.
Antonyms for decentralized
verb decentralized
- centralized — to draw to or gather about a center.
- assembled — noting an artificial gem formed of two or more parts, as a doublet or triplet, at least one of which is a true gemstone.
- concentrated — A concentrated liquid has been increased in strength by having water removed from it.
- consolidated — consolidated (def 2).
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