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governable


Meanings
  • Adjective

    Capable of being governed or controlled

  • Adjective

    Subject to the authority or direction of a government or ruler


Rhymes
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comfortable , controllable , stable
Variants
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govern , governable , governed , governing , governs
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'gubernare', meaning 'to steer or pilot a ship'. The term 'governable' refers to something that can be effectively controlled or managed.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'governable' was first used in English during the 15th century.

  2. In mathematics, a governable function is a function that can be expressed as a ratio of two polynomials.


Related Concepts
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  1. Government: A system or structure of rules, typically exercised by a group of people or a single person, to control a population and maintain order and security.

  2. Governance: The exercise of authority and control over a territory, organization, or group of people.


Culture
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The term 'governable' has been used extensively in political discourse and literature to describe the ability of a society or government to maintain order and control. It is often used to assess the stability and effectiveness of a political system.

How to Memorize "governable"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a ship being steered by a captain, illustrating the idea of something being governable.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'governable' with the concept of control or management.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'governable' comes from the Latin word 'gubernare'.


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