Polycentric
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Polycentric is an adjective meaning Having many centres, especially centres of authority or control.
Meaning
Having many centres, especially centres of authority or control.
More Meanings
- (genetics) (of a chromosome, etc) Having multiple central parts
- (genetics) A chromosome, etc. having multiple central parts.
Example Sentences
When applied to other persons, the idea of comfort is an intuitive measure of trustworthiness, reliability, and predictability in a polycentric world that managers often find troubling, ambiguous, and anxiety-laden.
Word Forms
- polycentrics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polycentral, pluricentral, multicentred, pluricentric, multicentral, oligocentric.
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