controlled — managed, regulated, or restrained
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: managed, regulated, or restrained
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈtroʊld/
Example Sentences
- My mom's controlled reaction to my messy room was scarier than any scream.
- The controlled demolition of the building was perfectly timed.
- His controlled diet made him dream about pizza every night.
controlled
ADJECTIVE[/kənˈtroʊld/]
managed, regulated, or restrained
A controlled professional pauses thoughtfully before responding to a frustrating email
Control takes hold and becomes pure gold — where discipline's clarity turns cold into calm and bold
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'contra-rotulus' meaning 'counter-roll' or 'check-roll', referring to a duplicate register used to verify accounts. The sense evolved from 'checking against a record' to 'regulating or commanding'.
Breakdown
contra- (against/counter) + rotulus (roll/register) → control + -ed (past participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's controlled reaction to my messy room was scarier than any scream.”
“The controlled demolition of the building was perfectly timed.”
“His controlled diet made him dream about pizza every night.”
“The controlled study involved 500 participants.”
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