Monocratic

Pronunciation: /mɒnəˈkrætɪk/

Definitions of monocratic

adjective relating to or characteristic of a system of government or control in which one person has all the power

Example Sentences

A1 The monocratic leader made all the decisions without consulting anyone else.

A2 The company's monocratic management style often led to conflicts among employees.

B1 The monocratic government was criticized for its lack of transparency and accountability.

B2 The CEO's monocratic approach to decision-making stifled innovation within the company.

C1 The monocratic ruler's reign was marked by suppression of dissent and political opposition.

C2 The monocratic regime's control over the media ensured that only one perspective was presented to the public.

Examples of monocratic in a Sentence

formal The monocratic leadership style of the CEO has been met with mixed reactions from the board members.

informal I don't like how monocratic the new manager is - he never listens to anyone else's ideas.

slang The teacher's monocratic attitude is really getting on my nerves.

figurative The monocratic rule of the dictator stifled any form of dissent or opposition.

Grammatical Forms of monocratic

• past tense: monocrated
• plural: monocratics
• comparative: more monocratic
• superlative: most monocratic
• present tense: monocrates
• future tense: will monocratize
• perfect tense: has monocrated
• continuous tense: is monocrating
• singular: monocratic
• positive degree: monocratic
• infinitive: to monocratize
• gerund: monocrating
• participle: monocrated

Origin and Evolution of monocratic

First Known Use: 1828 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'monocratic' originated from the Greek word 'monokratikos', which is derived from 'monos' (single) and 'kratos' (power).

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler or authority figure, the term 'monocratic' has evolved to also refer to any situation or system where power is centralized and decision-making is controlled by a single individual or entity.