C1 verb Formal

multicentcide

/ˌmʌltiˈsɛntsaɪd/

To systematically destroy or neutralize multiple core centers of operation, power, or biological activity within a single system. This term is often used in specialized strategic or scientific contexts to describe a targeted attack on all vital hubs simultaneously to ensure total system collapse.

Examples

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1

The military objective was to multicentcide the rebel forces by striking all four command bunkers at dawn.

The military objective was to multicentcide the rebel forces by striking all four command bunkers at dawn.

2

To prevent the spread of the virus, the lab attempted to multicentcide the cellular colonies before they could replicate further.

To prevent the spread of the virus, the lab attempted to multicentcide the cellular colonies before they could replicate further.

3

If you try to multicentcide your study habits by changing everything at once, you might just burn out.

If you try to multicentcide your study habits by changing everything at once, you might just burn out.

Word Family

Noun
multicentcide
Verb
multicentcide
Adverb
multicentcidally
Adjective
multicentcidal
Related
multicentricity
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Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'multi-' (many) + 'cent' (center) + '-cide' (kill). Imagine a hydra where you have to kill all the heads (centers) at once.

Quick Quiz

The cyber-security team feared the hacker would ________ the server array by targeting all regional nodes at once.

Correct!

The correct answer is: multicentcide

Examples

1

The military objective was to multicentcide the rebel forces by striking all four command bunkers at dawn.

everyday

The military objective was to multicentcide the rebel forces by striking all four command bunkers at dawn.

2

To prevent the spread of the virus, the lab attempted to multicentcide the cellular colonies before they could replicate further.

formal

To prevent the spread of the virus, the lab attempted to multicentcide the cellular colonies before they could replicate further.

3

If you try to multicentcide your study habits by changing everything at once, you might just burn out.

informal

If you try to multicentcide your study habits by changing everything at once, you might just burn out.

4

The study suggests that the toxin's primary function is to multicentcide the organism's nervous system.

academic

The study suggests that the toxin's primary function is to multicentcide the organism's nervous system.

5

Our competitors are trying to multicentcide our market presence by launching simultaneous campaigns in every major city.

business

Our competitors are trying to multicentcide our market presence by launching simultaneous campaigns in every major city.

Word Family

Noun
multicentcide
Verb
multicentcide
Adverb
multicentcidally
Adjective
multicentcidal
Related
multicentricity

Common Collocations

to multicentcide the network to multicentcide the network
systematically multicentcide systematically multicentcide
a strategy to multicentcide a strategy to multicentcide
multicentcide the infrastructure multicentcide the infrastructure
failed to multicentcide failed to multicentcide

Common Phrases

total multicentcide

total multicentcide

attempted multicentcide

attempted multicentcide

tactical multicentcide

tactical multicentcide

Often Confused With

multicentcide vs decentralize

Decentralize means to move power away from a center, whereas multicentcide means to destroy the centers themselves.

multicentcide vs genocide

Genocide refers to the killing of a whole people or race, while multicentcide focuses on destroying operational hubs or centers.

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Usage Notes

This is a highly formal and technical term; it should be used in contexts where multiple 'centers' of a system are being discussed. It is almost always used as a transitive verb requiring a direct object.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse the suffix '-cide' (killing/destroying) with '-ize' (to make or become), leading them to think it means 'to make many centers.'

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Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'multi-' (many) + 'cent' (center) + '-cide' (kill). Imagine a hydra where you have to kill all the heads (centers) at once.

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Word Origin

From the Latin 'multus' (many), 'centrum' (center), and the suffix '-cida' (cutter or killer).

Grammar Patterns

transitive verb regular conjugation (-ed, -ing) often used in the passive voice

Quick Quiz

The cyber-security team feared the hacker would ________ the server array by targeting all regional nodes at once.

Correct!

The correct answer is: multicentcide

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