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intricately-controlled

|in-tri-cate-ly-con-trolled|

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/ˈɪn.trɪ.kət.li kənˈtroʊld/

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/ˈɪn.trɪ.kət.li kənˈtrəʊld/

detailed precision

Etymology
Etymology Information

'intricately-controlled' originates from the combination of 'intricate' and 'control', where 'intricate' comes from Latin 'intricatus', meaning 'entangled' and 'control' from French 'contreroller', meaning 'to check or verify'.

Historical Evolution

'intricate' changed from the Latin word 'intricatus' and 'control' from the French word 'contreroller', eventually forming the modern English term 'intricately-controlled'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'intricate' meant 'entangled or complex', and 'control' meant 'to check or verify'. Over time, 'intricately-controlled' evolved to mean 'managed with great detail and precision'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

managed or regulated with great detail and precision.

The intricately-controlled system ensured no errors occurred.

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Last updated: 2025/05/04 09:06