non-controlling
|non-con-trol-ling|
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/nɑn-kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
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/nɒn-kənˈtrəʊlɪŋ/
lacking control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-controlling' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'control' from Latin 'contrarotulare', where 'contra-' meant 'against' and 'rotulare' meant 'to roll'.
Historical Evolution
'non-controlling' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'control', which was used in Middle English as 'controle'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not having control', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having the power to control or influence decisions.
The company has a non-controlling interest in the joint venture.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45