system-controlled
|sys/tem-con/trolled|
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/ˈsɪstəm kənˈtroʊld/
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/ˈsɪstəm kənˈtrəʊld/
automated regulation
Etymology
'system-controlled' originates from the combination of 'system' and 'controlled', where 'system' refers to a set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole, and 'controlled' means to exercise restraint or direction over.
'system' comes from the Latin word 'systema', and 'controlled' comes from the Old French 'contreroller', which means to check or verify.
Initially, 'controlled' meant 'to check or verify', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to manage or regulate'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
managed or regulated by a system, often referring to automated or computerized processes.
The system-controlled lights automatically adjust based on the time of day.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 19:39