regulability
|reg-u-la-bil-i-ty|
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/ˌrɛɡjʊləˈbɪlɪti/
ability to be regulated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'regulability' originates from the Latin word 'regula,' meaning 'rule' or 'straight edge.'
Historical Evolution
'Regula' transformed into the Old French word 'regle,' and eventually became the modern English word 'regulate,' from which 'regulability' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the ability to be ruled or guided,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being able to be regulated or controlled.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being able to be regulated or controlled.
The regulability of the new system ensures it can adapt to different environments.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42