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uncontrolling

con·trol
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-trohl]
    • /kənˈtroʊl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-trohl]
    • /kənˈtroʊl/

Definitions of uncontrolling word

  • verb with object uncontrolling 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 uncontrolling to hold in check; curb: to control a horse; to control one's emotions. 1
  • verb with object uncontrolling to test or verify (a scientific experiment) by a parallel experiment or other standard of comparison. 1
  • verb with object uncontrolling to eliminate or prevent the flourishing or spread of: to control a forest fire. 1
  • verb with object uncontrolling Obsolete. to check or regulate (transactions), originally by means of a duplicate register. 1
  • noun uncontrolling the act or power of controlling; regulation; domination or command: Who's in control here? 1
See all 18 definitions of uncontrolling

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Origin of uncontrolling

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 Uncontrolling

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Uncontrolling

uncontrolling 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.
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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Antonyms for uncontrolling

adj uncontrolling

  • commanding — If you are in a commanding position or situation, you are in a strong or powerful position or situation.
  • in charge — to impose or ask as a price or fee: That store charges $25 for leather gloves.
  • dominant — ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.

adjective uncontrolling

All 4 Antonyms of uncontrolling

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