Regulative

adj

adj ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to regulation; having a regulatory function.
Adjective
  1. 1
    restricting according to rules or principles wordnet

Synonyms

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Etymology

From regulate + -ive.

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