monocephalous system
- noun
- /ˌmɒnəˈsɛfələs ˈsɪstəm/
- Formal
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sistema monocefálico
- The government operated as a monocephalous system with supreme authority placed in the president.
Examples
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In a monocephalous system, decisions are typically made faster but with less input from others.
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Critics argue that a monocephalous system may stifle innovation and dissent.
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A monocephalous system can be efficient.
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Don't adopt a monocephalous system!
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In a monocephalous system, the leader has the ultimate authority over all decisions made within the organization.
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The company's monocephalous system allowed the CEO to implement changes quickly without waiting for consensus.
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Many argue that a monocephalous system can hinder collaboration among team members, as decisions come from a single source.
Synonyms
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A government where one person has all power and others cannot oppose them
A system where one person has almost all power and makes decisions alone
A government where one person has all power over the country and no limits
Antonyms
How Centralized
Surface Forms
Morphology
monocephalous + system
The phrase is compositionally built: 'monocephalous' (mono- = one, -cephalous = headed) combined with 'system' yields the idea of a 'single-headed system' or one governed by a single leader, so the meaning follows from the constituents. However, 'monocephalous' is a rare, morphologically complex word formed from Greek roots that most B1 learners will not recognize, so the relation is only partially accessible without prior morphological knowledge.
Etymology
The term monocephalous system comes from Greek parts mono ('one') and cephalous ('head'), so imagine an organization with a single head giving all the orders. That's why it means a system led by one person rather than by many people.