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well-regulated

reg·u·late
W w

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [reg-yuh-leyt]
    • /ˈrɛg yəˌleɪt/
    • /wel ˈre.ɡjʊ.leɪ.tɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [reg-yuh-leyt]
    • /ˈrɛg yəˌleɪt/

Definitions of well-regulated word

  • verb with object well-regulated to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc.: to regulate household expenses. 1
  • verb with object well-regulated to adjust to some standard or requirement, as amount, degree, etc.: to regulate the temperature. 1
  • verb with object well-regulated to adjust so as to ensure accuracy of operation: to regulate a watch. 1
  • verb with object well-regulated to put in good order: to regulate the digestion. 1
  • adjective well-regulated (of a business, military outfit, routine, etc) controlled or supervised to conform to rules, regulations, tradition, etc 0
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Origin of well-regulated

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 Well-regulated

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Well-regulated

well-regulated 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 60% 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 well-regulated

adj well-regulated

  • all together — in chorus, in unison
  • by the book — according to the rules; in the prescribed or usual way
  • conformable — corresponding in character; similar
  • cut and dried — If you say that a situation or solution is cut and dried, you mean that it is clear and definite.
  • disciplined — having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.

adjective well-regulated

  • controllable — If something is controllable you are able to control or influence it.
  • methodized — Simple past tense and past participle of methodize.
All 10 Synonyms of well-regulated

Antonyms for well-regulated

adjective well-regulated

  • nonconforming — to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to): to conform to rules.
Just one Antonym for well-regulated

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