self-regulating

self-reg·u·lat·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [self-reg-yuh-ley-ting, self-]
- /ˌsɛlfˈrɛg yəˌleɪ tɪŋ, ˈsɛlf-/
- /ˌself.reɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self-reg-yuh-ley-ting, self-]
- /ˌsɛlfˈrɛg yəˌleɪ tɪŋ, ˈsɛlf-/

Definitions of self-regulating word

adjective self-regulating adjusting, ruling, or governing itself without outside interference; operating or functioning without externally imposed controls or regulations: a self-regulating economy; the self-regulating market. 1
adjective self-regulating functioning automatically: a self-regulating machine. 1
adjective self-regulating (of a business, society, etc) enforcing or upholding its own rules and laws without external agency of intervention 0
adjective self-regulating regulating oneself or itself, so as to function automatically or without outside control 0

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Origin of self-regulating

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40

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Parts of speech for Self-regulating

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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self-regulating popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for self-regulating

adj self-regulating

automatic — An automatic machine or device is one which has controls that enable it to perform a task without needing to be constantly operated by a person. Automatic methods and processes involve the use of such machines.

adjective self-regulating

independent — not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself: an independent thinker.

All 2 Synonyms of self-regulating

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