uncontrollably
|un-con-trol-la-bly|
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/ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbli/
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/ˌʌnkənˈtrəʊləbli/
(uncontrollable)
lack of control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uncontrollably' originates from the word 'uncontrollable,' which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not,' and the root 'control,' which comes from the Latin 'contrarotulare,' meaning 'to check against a register.'
Historical Evolution
'uncontrollable' changed from the Old French word 'contreroller' and eventually became the modern English word 'control.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'unable to be controlled,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that cannot be controlled or restrained.
She laughed uncontrollably at the joke.
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Last updated: 2025/07/13 12:58
