word
Regulatory
REH-gyuh-luh-taw-ree
/ˈrɛɡjʌlʌˌtɔːriː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
regulatory
Dictionary meaning
Restricting according to rules or principles.
Examples
- A regulatory gene.
Synonyms: regulative
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