person-controlled
|per/son-con/trolled|
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/ˈpɜːrsən kənˈtroʊld/
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/ˈpɜːsən kənˈtrəʊld/
human-operated
Etymology
The term 'person-controlled' is a compound word formed from 'person' and 'controlled'. 'Person' originates from Latin 'persona', meaning 'mask, character', and 'controlled' comes from Old French 'contreroller', meaning 'to check or verify'.
'Person' evolved from Latin 'persona' through Old French 'persone', while 'controlled' evolved from Old French 'contreroller' to Middle English 'countrollen'.
The term 'person-controlled' has consistently meant 'operated by a human' since its inception.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
operated or managed by a human being rather than automatically or by a machine.
The drone is person-controlled, allowing for precise maneuvers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41