Added 9 October 2026
control
/kənˈtɹəʊl/ noun
In Latin: moderō, imperō, teneō Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about control at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Power to direct or determine.
under control
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A relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another.
measures for the control of disease
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(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc.
the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired
verb
Origin
From Middle English controllen, from Old French contrerole, from Medieval Latin contrārotulus (“a counter-roll or register used to verify accounts”), from Latin contrā (“against, opposite”) + Medieval Latin rotulus, Latin rotula (“roll, a little wheel”), diminutive of rota (“a wheel”). Partly displaced native Old English wealdan and Old English wieldan, whence their merged reflex English wield.
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