thermoregulatory
|ther-mo-reg-u-la-to-ry|
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/ˌθɜːrmoʊˈrɛɡjʊlətɔːri/
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/ˌθɜːməʊˈrɛɡjʊlətəri/
temperature control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thermoregulatory' originates from the combination of 'thermo-' from Greek 'thermos' meaning 'heat' and 'regulatory' from Latin 'regulare' meaning 'to control'.
Historical Evolution
'thermos' combined with 'regulare' to form the modern English word 'thermoregulatory'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to control heat', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the regulation of body temperature.
The thermoregulatory system helps maintain a stable internal temperature.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/11 18:17