deregulated
|de-reg-u-lat-ed|
/diːˈrɛɡjʊleɪtɪd/
(deregulate)
remove regulations
Etymology
'deregulate' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'removal' and 'regulate' from Latin 'regulare', meaning 'to control'.
'deregulate' evolved from the combination of 'de-' and 'regulate', which was derived from Latin 'regulare'.
Initially, it meant 'to remove control', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to remove regulations or restrictions from a particular industry or sector.
The government decided to deregulate the telecommunications industry.
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Adjective 1
having had regulations removed or reduced.
The deregulated market led to increased competition.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45