bureaucratic
//ˌbjʊəɹəˈkɹætɪk//
Adjective
bureaucraticCanonical form
more bureaucraticComparative
most bureaucraticSuperlative
1
Relating to or characteristic of a bureaucracy, especially in being excessively complicated, procedural, or slow.
The bureaucratic process for getting a visa took several months.
2
Involving or characterized by rigid adherence to formal rules and procedures at the expense of efficiency or common sense.
The bureaucratic procedures made it difficult to get a simple permit.