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- [kuh n-trohl]
- /kənˈtroʊl/
- /kənˈtrəʊləbl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-trohl]
- /kənˈtroʊl/
Definitions of controllable word
- adjective controllable If something is controllable you are able to control or influence it. 3
- verb with object controllable to exercise restraint or direction over; dominate; command: The car is difficult to control at high speeds. That zone is controlled by enemy troops. 1
- verb with object controllable to hold in check; curb: to control a horse; to control one's emotions. 1
- verb with object controllable to test or verify (a scientific experiment) by a parallel experiment or other standard of comparison. 1
- verb with object controllable to eliminate or prevent the flourishing or spread of: to control a forest fire. 1
- verb with object controllable Obsolete. to check or regulate (transactions), originally by means of a duplicate register. 1
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Origin of controllable
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English co(u)ntrollen (v.) < Anglo-French contreroller to keep a duplicate account or roll, derivative of contrerolle (noun). See counter-, roll
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Parts of speech for Controllable
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adjective
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controllable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
controllable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for controllable
adj controllable
- administrable — able to be administered or managed
- governable — to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation.
- tractable — easily managed or controlled; docile; yielding: a tractable child; a tractable disposition.
adjective controllable
- manageable — that can be managed; governable; tractable; contrivable.
- troublesome — causing trouble, annoyance, or difficulty; vexatious: a troublesome situation; a troublesome person.
- well-behaved — to act in a particular way; conduct or comport oneself or itself: The ship behaves well.
- well-disciplined — having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.
- well-regulated — to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc.: to regulate household expenses.
Antonyms for controllable
adjective controllable
- uncontrollable — incapable of being controlled or restrained: uncontrollable anger.
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