dysregulate
|dys-re-gu-late|
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/dɪsˈrɛɡjəˌleɪt/
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/dɪsˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/
disrupt regulation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dysregulate' originates from the prefix 'dys-' meaning 'bad' or 'difficult' and the word 'regulate' from Latin 'regulare', meaning 'to control'.
Historical Evolution
'dysregulate' was formed in modern English by combining 'dys-' with 'regulate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to disrupt regulation', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45