well-regulated
|well-reg-u-lat-ed|
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/wɛl ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪd/
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/wɛl ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪtɪd/
properly controlled
Etymology
Etymology Information
'well-regulated' originates from the combination of 'well' and 'regulated', where 'well' meant 'in a good or satisfactory way' and 'regulated' meant 'controlled or maintained'.
Historical Evolution
'regulated' changed from the Latin word 'regulare' and eventually became the modern English word 'regulated'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'controlled or maintained in a good way', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
controlled or supervised to ensure proper operation or behavior.
The well-regulated machine ran smoothly without any issues.
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Last updated: 2025/05/19 13:56