monopolistic
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8.1
- adjective
- /məˌnɑːpəˈlɪstɪk/
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monopolístico
- The company was criticized for its monopolistic practices that effectively pushed smaller competitors out of business.
- monopolistic power
- monopolistic pricing
- monopolistic firms
You know, Bill Gates was taken before the Supreme Court for monopolistic practices.
- You know, Bill Gates was taken before the Supreme Court for monopolistic practices.
- Aaron, do you see that as manipulation or just an opportunity to get some oligopolistic or monopolistic rents?
- So I don't think it's quite a case of full monopolistic dominance that makes that totally stifles innovation.
- And then you're like, you're never getting a really clear answer from the streamers who have like now kind of totalizing monopolistic control over what people see.
Examples
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The US Department of Justice is suing Apple over monopolistic behavior and for what it says is violation of antitrust laws.
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Abstract: The electric industry's monopolistic reign is coming to an end.
Academic text (2000) -
Our economic structure is still the most monopolistic in the world.
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However, because they are monopolistic, their operational policies have to be based on the interests of all people.
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More directly and of greater concern is that federal student aid has enabled monopolistic practices by schools.
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For instance, rural hospitals are often in a monopolistic position.
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Colleges and universities have greater monopolistic power today than ever before.
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Our main point is that this monopolistic alternative deserves serious consideration.
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Measures should also be taken to alleviate any existing monopolistic arrangements.
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The Soviet-style system has left as its legacy a highly centralized, monopolistic economy dominated by heavy industries.
Academic text (1991)
Synonyms
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4.2
An activity or position that does not involve trying to win
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7.1
Limiting competition between companies in an unfair way
Antonyms
How Monopolistic
Surface Forms
Morphology
monopolistic = monopolist (transparent) = monopoly + ist + ic
Derived from 'monopolist' + '-ic', producing an adjective meaning 'relating to or characteristic of a monopoly', a straightforward adjectival formation.
Etymology
The word monopolistic comes from Greek parts mono- meaning 'one' and polein meaning 'to sell', and it is the same idea as monopoly, where one seller controls the market. So, a monopolistic company has 'exclusive control' over a product or service.