centralized
|cen-tral-ized|
B2
/ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzd/
(centralize)
central control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'centralized' originates from the word 'central,' which comes from Latin 'centralis,' meaning 'pertaining to the center.'
Historical Evolution
'centralis' transformed into the French word 'central,' and eventually became the modern English word 'central.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the center,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'controlled from a central point.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
controlled or organized from a single central point or authority.
The company has a centralized management system.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45