Usually means: Shifting focus away from center.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (decentration)

▸ noun:  The removal of something from a centre.

Similar:
deconcentration, deaeration, diaconcentration, concentration, deisolation, edulcoration, dehydration, deoxidization, demineralisation, deprotection, more...

Opposite:
centration, egocentrism, self-centeredness

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Similar:
deconcentration, deaeration, diaconcentration, concentration, deisolation, edulcoration, dehydration, deoxidization, demineralisation, deprotection, more...

Opposite:
centration, egocentrism, self-centeredness



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