non-regulating
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/nɒn-ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪŋ/
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/nɒn-ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/
(regulate)
control or maintain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-regulating' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'regulate' from Latin 'regulare', meaning 'to control or direct'.
Historical Evolution
'regulare' transformed into the Old French word 'reguler', and eventually became the modern English word 'regulate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'regulate' meant 'to control or direct', and 'non-regulating' evolved to mean 'not subject to control or direction'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not subject to regulation or control.
The non-regulating market allows for more competition.
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Last updated: 2025/03/11 18:27