How Do You Spell DECONTROLLED?

Pronunciation: [dˌiːkəntɹˈə͡ʊld] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "decontrolled" follows the typical English pattern of adding the prefix "de-" to a base word. The base word "controlled" is spelled with the "ou" vowel sound represented by the IPA symbol /oʊ/. When the prefix "de-" is added to create "decontrolled," the vowel sound remains the same. The final "t" is added to indicate the past tense form of the verb. Therefore, "decontrolled" is pronounced as /diːkənˈtroʊld/ and means to remove or lift control from a situation or entity.

DECONTROLLED Meaning and Definition

1. Decontrolled refers to a state or process where governmental regulations, restrictions, or controls on a particular sector, industry, activity, or commodities are removed or relaxed. It signifies the act of freeing or releasing from government control or intervention, allowing more freedom for market forces to operate and determine economic activities.

   In decontrolled industries, the government either eliminates or significantly reduces regulations such as price controls, production quotas, or trade restrictions. This shift towards a more open and competitive market environment aims to stimulate economic growth, encourage investment, foster innovation, and increase efficiency.

   Decontrolled sectors often involve essential services like telecommunications, energy, transportation, or financial markets, as well as specific areas of the economy like agriculture. The intention is to spur competition among market participants, leading to better quality products and services, lower prices, and improved overall consumer welfare. Decontrol can also promote entrepreneurial opportunities and attract private sector investments, thereby helping boost economic development in a country or region.

   However, decontrol may have its drawbacks. It can lead to market volatility, inequality, or the exploitation of vulnerable consumers if not adequately regulated. In certain cases, transitional periods are put in place during the decontrol process to prevent sudden disruptions and facilitate a smooth transition towards a more liberalized market framework.

Common Misspellings for DECONTROLLED

• decontrooled
• decontrolles
• deecontrolled
• decontrrolled
• decontrollled
• decontrolle
• dicontrolled

Etymology of DECONTROLLED

The word "decontrolled" is formed by adding the prefix "de-" to the adjective "controlled".

The prefix "de-" originates from the Latin preposition "de" which means "from" or "away from". It is commonly used to indicate negation, reversal, or removal. In the case of "decontrolled", the prefix "de-" reflects the idea of removing or reversing control.

The adjective "controlled" comes from the verb "control", which derives from the Old French word "contreroller". This word is a combination of the prefix "contre-" meaning "against" or "opposite", and the word "roller" which means "to roll". The concept of control in this context suggests the idea of rolling back or keeping in check.

Similar spelling words for DECONTROLLED

• controlled,
• decontrol.

Conjugate verb Decontrolled

CONDITIONAL

I would decontrolled

you would decontrolled

he/she/it would decontrolled

we would decontrolled

they would decontrolled

I would decontrol

we would decontrol

you would decontrol

he/she/it would decontrol

they would decontrol

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be decontrolling

you would be decontrolling

he/she/it would be decontrolling

we would be decontrolling

they would be decontrolling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have decontrolled

you would have decontrolled

he/she/it would have decontrolled

we would have decontrolled

they would have decontrolled

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been decontrolling

you would have been decontrolling

he/she/it would have been decontrolling

we would have been decontrolling

they would have been decontrolling

FUTURE

I will decontrol

you will decontrol

he/she/it will decontrol

we will decontrol

they will decontrol

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be decontrolling

you will be decontrolling

he/she/it will be decontrolling

we will be decontrolling

they will be decontrolling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have decontrolled

you will have decontrolled

he/she/it will have decontrolled

we will have decontrolled

they will have decontrolled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been decontrolling

you will have been decontrolling

he/she/it will have been decontrolling

we will have been decontrolling

they will have been decontrolling

IMPERATIVE

you decontrol

we let´s decontrol

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to decontrol

PAST

I decontrolled

you decontrolled

he/she/it decontrolled

we decontrolled

they decontrolled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was decontrolling

you were decontrolling

he/she/it was decontrolling

we were decontrolling

they were decontrolling

PAST PARTICIPLE

decontrolled

PAST PERFECT

I had decontrolled

you had decontrolled

he/she/it had decontrolled

we had decontrolled

they had decontrolled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been decontrolling

you had been decontrolling

he/she/it had been decontrolling

we had been decontrolling

they had been decontrolling

PRESENT

I decontrol

you decontrol

he/she/it decontrols

we decontrol

they decontrol

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am decontrolling

you are decontrolling

he/she/it is decontrolling

we are decontrolling

they are decontrolling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

decontrolling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have decontrolled

you have decontrolled

he/she/it has decontrolled

we have decontrolled

they have decontrolled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been decontrolling

you have been decontrolling

he/she/it has been decontrolling

we have been decontrolling

they have been decontrolling