bureaucratic
byoor-ruh-KRA-tihk
Bureaucratic (adjective) means relating to a bureaucracy, or characterized by excessive rules and procedure. Example: “The visa process is notoriously bureaucratic.”
adjective
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Relating to a bureaucracy, or characterized by excessive rules and procedure.
"The visa process is notoriously bureaucratic."
How to use bureaucratic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFull of official rules and red tape, in the manner of a bureaucracy.
Common pairings
bureaucratic process
bureaucratic nightmare
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more bureaucratic
- Superlative
- most bureaucratic
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What does “bureaucratic” mean?
The word “bureaucratic” means relating to a bureaucracy, or characterized by excessive rules and procedure. In plain terms, full of official rules and red tape, in the manner of a bureaucracy.
How do you pronounce “bureaucratic”?
“Bureaucratic” is pronounced byoor-ruh-KRA-tihk (/ˌbjʊɹəˈkɹætɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “bureaucratic” in a sentence?
Here is “bureaucratic” used in a sentence: “The visa process is notoriously bureaucratic.”
What part of speech is “bureaucratic”?
“Bureaucratic” is an adjective.
Is “bureaucratic” a common word?
“Bureaucratic” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
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