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uncentralized

uncentralized

6.3
Spread out over several places or groups
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzd/
translation icon : descentralizado
  • Many communities thrive in uncentralized systems where resources are shared among all members.
  • uncentralized system

Examples

  • The system is uncentralized and allows for local decision-making.

  • In an uncentralized organization, decisions are made by various teams rather than a single leader.

  • The new system is uncentralized, allowing each department to manage its own resources.

  • An uncentralized network can be more resilient to failures than a single central hub.

  • The country's healthcare services remain largely uncentralized, with clinics spread across rural areas.

  • In an uncentralized network, each node operates independently.

  • The internet is an uncentralized network where information is distributed across countless servers worldwide.

Synonyms

decentralized
vsuncentralized
5.4

Power and control go to local people or offices

spreads roles across several places or groups rather than one authority
centerless
vsuncentralized
  • US
7.2

No single leader or main group controls decisions, leaving power with local groups

spreads responsibilities among many places or groups rather than lacking focus
nonlocalized
vsuncentralized
7.1

Not limited to one part of the body

distributes roles among groups rather than only being widespread in place
noncentral
vsuncentralized
6.3

Located away from the center of a city or area

distributes roles among groups rather than only being located away from the main point
unconcentrated
vsuncentralized
5.3

Not strong in taste or smell because it is mixed with a lot of water

spreads roles among groups rather than merely being thin or diluted

Antonyms

centralized
  • US
9 4.4

One main authority manages things from one place

How Centralized

centralized
  • US
9 4.4
uncentralized
6.3
scattered
1 3.5

Surface Forms

uncentralized positive

Morphology

uncentralized = centralized (transparent) = un + central + ize + ed

The adjective is formed by negating 'centralized' with the productive prefix 'un-'; the internal formation 'central' + '-ize' + '-ed' is standard and straightforward.

Etymology

The word uncentralized comes from un- 'not' and central 'center', the same root as the common word center. So uncentralized means 'not controlled by one center' and refers to systems that are 'spread out' or shared among many places or groups.