unregulated
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/ʌnˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪd/
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/ʌnˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪtɪd/
(regulate)
control or maintain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unregulated' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'regulated', which comes from Latin 'regulare', meaning 'to control or direct'.
Historical Evolution
'regulare' transformed into the Old French word 'reguler', and eventually became the modern English word 'regulate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'regulate' meant 'to control or direct', and 'unregulated' has maintained the meaning of 'not controlled or directed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not controlled or supervised by regulations or rules.
The unregulated market led to numerous financial scandals.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41