unregulated

reg·u·late

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [reg-yuh-leyt]
- /ˈrɛg yəˌleɪt/
- /ʌnˈreɡ.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [reg-yuh-leyt]
- /ˈrɛg yəˌleɪt/

Definitions of unregulated word

verb with object unregulated to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc.: to regulate household expenses. 1
verb with object unregulated to adjust to some standard or requirement, as amount, degree, etc.: to regulate the temperature. 1
verb with object unregulated to adjust so as to ensure accuracy of operation: to regulate a watch. 1
verb with object unregulated to put in good order: to regulate the digestion. 1
adjective unregulated not subject to rules or controls 1
adjective unregulated not regulated; uncontrolled 0

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Origin of unregulated

First appearance:

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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Parts of speech for Unregulated

noun

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unregulated popularity

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 about 50% 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.

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Synonyms for unregulated

adj unregulated

at large — You use at large to indicate that you are talking in a general way about most of the people mentioned.
at liberty — free, unoccupied, or unrestricted
free-spirited — characterized by independence and unconventionality
free-wheeling — operating in the manner of a freewheel.
free — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.

adjective unregulated

deregulated — Simple past tense and past participle of deregulate.
freed — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.
lawless — contrary to or without regard for the law: lawless violence.

All 9 Synonyms of unregulated