deregulate
|de-reg-u-late|
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/diˈrɛɡjəˌleɪt/
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/diːˈrɛɡjʊleɪt/
remove regulations
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deregulate' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'removal' and the word 'regulate' from Latin 'regulare', meaning 'to control or direct'.
Historical Evolution
'deregulate' was formed in modern English by combining 'de-' with 'regulate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove control or direction', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to remove regulations or restrictions from a particular industry, market, or sector.
The government decided to deregulate the telecommunications industry.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42