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polycentric

UK
/ˌpɒl.iˈsɛn.trɪk/
US
/ˌpɑː.lɪˈsɛn.trɪk/

Translations

polycentricadjective
more polycentric
Comp.
most polycentric
Super.
UK
/ˌpɒl.iˈsɛn.trɪk/
US
/ˌpɑː.lɪˈsɛn.trɪk/
polycentriqueTerme général ; s’emploie en organisation, en géographie urbaine et en linguistique.
The polycentric nature of the organization allowed for more flexible decision-making processes.
La nature polycentrique de l’organisation a permis des processus de prise de décision plus flexibles.
Additional translations
multicentriqueVariante plus technique ou contextuelle, surtout en géographie, urbanisme et sciences.
Synonyms
multicentric
decentralized
diverse-centered
multi-centered

Definitions

polycentricadjective
Having multiple centers of control or influence.
The polycentric nature of the organization allowed for more flexible decision-making processes.
Characterized by having several centers of activity or importance.
The polycentric urban development plan aimed to reduce congestion by creating multiple hubs of economic activity.
Of a language, having more than one accepted standard variety.
English is a polycentric language with separate standard norms in the United Kingdom, the United States, and other regions.
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