non-regulatory

non--reg·u·late

N n

Definitions of non-regulatory word

verb with object non-regulatory to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc.: to regulate household expenses. 1
verb with object non-regulatory to adjust to some standard or requirement, as amount, degree, etc.: to regulate the temperature. 1
verb with object non-regulatory to adjust so as to ensure accuracy of operation: to regulate a watch. 1
verb with object non-regulatory to put in good order: to regulate the digestion. 1

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

First recorded in 1620-30, regulate is from the Late Latin word rēgulātus (past participle of rēgulāre). See regula, -ate1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% 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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