tightly-governed
|tight-ly-gov-erned|
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/ˈtaɪtli ˈɡʌvərnd/
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/ˈtaɪtli ˈɡʌvənd/
strict control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tightly-governed' originates from the combination of 'tight' and 'govern,' where 'tight' meant 'firmly' and 'govern' meant 'to control or regulate.'
Historical Evolution
'tight' and 'govern' were combined in modern English to form the adjective 'tightly-governed.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'tight' meant 'firmly' and 'govern' meant 'to control,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
controlled or regulated with strict rules or authority.
The tightly-governed organization left no room for error.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 05:10