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controlledly

|con-trolled-ly|

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/kənˈtroʊldli/

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/kənˈtrəʊldli/

kept in check

Etymology
Etymology Information

'controlledly' originates from the English adjective 'controlled', which is the past participle form of the verb 'control'. 'control' ultimately originates from Old French 'contre-rolle' (also attested as 'contretrolle') and Medieval Latin 'contrarotulus', where 'contra-' meant 'against' and 'rotulus' meant 'roll (a roll or register)'.

Historical Evolution

'control' changed from Medieval Latin 'contrarotulus' into Old French 'contre-rolle'/'contretrolle', then entered Middle English as 'controll'/'control' and eventually became modern English 'control'. The past participle adjective 'controlled' developed from the verb, and the adverb 'controlledly' was later formed by adding the suffix '-ly'.

Meaning Changes

Initially 'control' referred to a duplicate roll or register used for checking; over time its sense shifted to 'checking, verifying' and then to 'exerting power or regulation.' 'Controlled' came to mean 'kept in check' and 'controlledly' now means 'in a controlled or restrained manner.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a controlled manner; with restraint or self-control; in a measured, deliberate way.

She answered the questions controlledly despite the provocation.

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Last updated: 2025/08/29 22:06