uncontrol
|un-con-trol|
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/ʌnˈkəntroʊl/
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/ʌnˈkəntrəʊl/
remove control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uncontrol' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' combined with 'control', which comes from the Latin 'contrarotulare', meaning 'to check against a list'.
Historical Evolution
'control' evolved from the Old French 'contrerole', which was derived from the Latin 'contrarotulare'. The prefix 'un-' was added in modern English to form 'uncontrol'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'control' meant 'to check against a list', but over time it evolved to mean 'to exercise restraint or direction over'. 'Uncontrol' was formed to mean the opposite.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/08 20:43
