governability

gov·ern

G g

Definitions of governability word

verb with object governability to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation. 1
verb with object governability to exercise a directing or restraining influence over; guide: the motives governing a decision. 1
verb with object governability to hold in check; control: to govern one's temper. 1
verb with object governability to serve as or constitute a law for: the principles governing a case. 1
verb with object governability Grammar. to be regularly accompanied by or require the use of (a particular form). In They helped us, the verb helped governs the objective case of the pronoun we. 1
verb with object governability to regulate the speed of (an engine) with a governor. 1

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English < Old French gouverner < Latin gubernāre to steer (a ship) < Greek kybernân to steer

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preposition

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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