Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-trohl]
- /kənˈtroʊl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh n-trohl]
- /kənˈtroʊl/
Definitions of overcontrol word
- verb with object overcontrol 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 overcontrol to hold in check; curb: to control a horse; to control one's emotions. 1
- verb with object overcontrol to test or verify (a scientific experiment) by a parallel experiment or other standard of comparison. 1
- verb with object overcontrol to eliminate or prevent the flourishing or spread of: to control a forest fire. 1
- verb with object overcontrol Obsolete. to check or regulate (transactions), originally by means of a duplicate register. 1
- noun overcontrol the act or power of controlling; regulation; domination or command: Who's in control here? 1
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Origin of overcontrol
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 Overcontrol
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
overcontrol 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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