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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

self-regulation

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.32 in modern English

Syllables
self--reg-u-la-tion
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
6
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The regulation by a person of their own behaviour without external control, governance, or monitoring.

Uncountable

noun

The regulation by an organization of its own operation without external control, governance, or monitoring.

Uncountable

noun

The regulation by a device or machine of its own operation without external control, governance, or monitoring.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English regulation English self-regulation From self- + regulation.

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

self-awareness self-criticism sovereignty

Synonyms

self-command self-control self-discipline self-mastery willpower self-governance autonomy automation

Antonyms

undisciplinedness

Questions

What does self-regulation mean?
The regulation by a person of their own behaviour without external control, governance, or monitoring.
Where does self-regulation come from?
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English regulation English self-regulation From self- + regulation.

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