German word

dezentral

Pronunciation

IPA/deːtsɛnˈtʁaːl/

Meaning

  • adjectivedecentralized

Example

Das dezentrale System funktioniert gut.

The decentralized system works well.

Illustration for dezentral (decentralized)

More examples

Viele Unternehmen bevorzugen dezentrale Strukturen.

Many companies prefer decentralized structures.

Core concept

A network of local nodes shares decisions and tasks instead of relying on one controlling hub.

Common phrases

  • dezentrale Struktur

    decentralized structure

  • dezentrale Organisation

    decentralized organization

  • dezentrale Energieversorgung

    decentralized energy supply

Similar words

dezentralisiert: Moved from a central authority to local organizations or devices.
autonom: Independent in decision-making and action, without relying on outside instructions.
lokal: Existing or occurring only in a specific place or region.

Definition in German

Auf mehrere Stellen verteilt und nicht zentral gesteuert.

Word origin

Dezentral combines the prefix de- with zentral, which derives from Latin centrum, meaning center.

Usage tips

  • Dezentral is normally lowercase in German, but its attributive ending changes with gender, case, and number.

Opposites

  • zentralcentraladjective
  • zentralisiertcentralizedadjective

Related words

  • dezentralisierendecentralizeverb
  • Dezentralisierungdecentralizationnoun
  • dezentralisiertdecentralizedadjective

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