self-regulated
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/sɛlf ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪd/
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/sɛlf ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪtɪd/
(self-regulate)
self-control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-regulated' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'regulate', where 'self' refers to one's own and 'regulate' means to control or maintain.
Historical Evolution
'self-regulate' evolved from the Latin word 'regulare', meaning 'to control or direct', combined with 'self' to emphasize personal control.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to control oneself', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
controlled or governed by oneself, without external intervention.
The self-regulated learning approach encourages students to take charge of their education.
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Last updated: 2025/01/26 02:41