独占的(どくせんてき)

どくせんてき
na-adjective
monopolistic; exclusive; dominant
formalbusiness
1. monopolistic; exclusive; dominant
Describes a situation where one entity controls something exclusively, shutting out others. Often used in business and economic contexts.
独占的(どくせんてき)な地位(ちい)を築(きず)く。
To establish a monopolistic position.
その企業(きぎょう)は市場(しじょう)で独占的(どくせんてき)な力(ちから)を持(も)っている。
That company holds monopolistic power in the market.
独占的(どくせんてき)な取引(とりひき)は法律(ほうりつ)で規制(きせい)されている。
Monopolistic trading practices are regulated by law.

Usage

独占的(どくせんてき) is formed from 独占(どくせん) (monopoly) + 的(てき) (adjective-forming suffix). It is commonly used in economic, legal, and business contexts.

Common collocations

Similar words

排他的(はいたてき) (exclusive, exclusionary) focuses on shutting others out, while 独占的(どくせんてき) focuses on one party having sole control. 寡占的(かせんてき) describes an oligopoly where a few entities share dominance.

Related Words

Related: 独占(どくせん) (base noun/verb)
Synonym: 排他的(はいたてき) (exclusionary)
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