emotion-regulating
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/ɪˈmoʊʃən ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪŋ/
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/ɪˈməʊʃən ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/
(emotion-regulate)
controlling emotions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'emotion-regulating' originates from the combination of 'emotion' and 'regulate,' where 'emotion' refers to feelings and 'regulate' means to control or maintain.
Historical Evolution
'Emotion-regulating' evolved from the need to describe processes or techniques that help manage emotions.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'controlling emotions,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the process of managing and controlling one's emotional responses.
The therapist taught her emotion-regulating techniques to manage stress.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 06:45