decentralized
|de-cent-ral-ized|
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/diːˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzd/
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/diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/
(decentralize)
distribution of power
Etymology
Etymology Information
'decentralize' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'away from' and 'centralize' from 'central,' which is derived from Latin 'centrum' meaning 'center.'
Historical Evolution
'decentralize' evolved from the French word 'décentraliser,' which was formed by combining 'dé-' and 'centraliser.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move away from a central point,' and it has evolved to mean 'to distribute authority or functions away from a central location.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
distributed away from a central authority or location.
The company adopted a decentralized management structure.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45