Definition

Having too much power or control concentrated in a single authority or organization.

Example

The company's overcentralized structure made it difficult for local managers to make decisions.

Conversation

I think our team structure is too overcentralized right now.

Yeah, it makes decision-making really slow and complicated.

Exactly! We need to distribute responsibilities better.

I agree, a more balanced approach would really help us all.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overcentralized → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "centralized" (from "central" which comes from Latin "centralis", meaning pertaining to the center, and the suffix "-ize" meaning to make). The word describes a system that is excessively focused on a central authority or control.

Memory Tip

Think of something being controlled 'excessively' ('over-') from a 'center' ('centralized') — that's why overcentralized means too much control from the center.

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