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- [guhv-ern]
- /ˈgʌv ərn/
- /ˈɡʌv.ən.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [guhv-ern]
- /ˈgʌv ərn/
Definitions of governing word
- verb with object governing to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation. 1
- verb with object governing to exercise a directing or restraining influence over; guide: the motives governing a decision. 1
- verb with object governing to hold in check; control: to govern one's temper. 1
- verb with object governing to serve as or constitute a law for: the principles governing a case. 1
- verb with object governing 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 governing to regulate the speed of (an engine) with a governor. 1
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Origin of governing
First appearance:
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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Parts of speech for Governing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
governing popularity
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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for governing
adj governing
- administrative — Administrative work involves organizing and supervising an organization or institution.
- dominant — ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.
- ruling — a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess.
- ascendant — proceeding upwards; rising
- determining — having the quality of deciding
adjective governing
- commanding — If you are in a commanding position or situation, you are in a strong or powerful position or situation.
- dominating — Have a commanding influence on; exercise control over.
- executive — Having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect.
noun governing
- stewardship — the position and duties of a steward, a person who acts as the surrogate of another or others, especially by managing property, financial affairs, an estate, etc.
- codification — the systematic organization of methods, rules, etc
- coordination — Coordination means organizing the activities of two or more groups so that they work together efficiently and know what the others are doing.
- regulation — a law, rule, or other order prescribed by authority, especially to regulate conduct.
- sustentation — maintenance in being or activity; the sustaining of life through vital processes.
Antonyms for governing
adj governing
- subordinate — placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank.
- powerless — unable to produce an effect: a disease against which modern medicine is virtually powerless.
- tributary — a stream that flows to a larger stream or other body of water.
- inferior — lower in station, rank, degree, or grade (often followed by to): a rank inferior to colonel.
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