self-regulate
|self-reg-u-late|
B2
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/sɛlf ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪt/
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/sɛlf ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/
self-control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-regulate' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'one's own,' and 'regulate,' from Latin 'regulare,' meaning 'to control or direct.'
Historical Evolution
'regulare' transformed into the English word 'regulate,' and combined with 'self' to form 'self-regulate.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to control oneself,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to control or adjust one's own behavior or actions without external intervention.
Children learn to self-regulate their emotions over time.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41