Autoregulative

/ɔːtəˈreɡjələtɪv/ adjective

Definition

Capable of regulating or controlling itself without external intervention.

Etymology

From 'auto-' (self) and 'regulative' (from Latin 'regula' meaning rule). Term used across biology, engineering, and psychology to describe self-governing systems.

Kelly Says

Your body is amazingly autoregulative—it adjusts temperature, blood pH, glucose levels, and thousands of variables without you thinking about it. If any system failed at self-regulation, you'd be in trouble instantly.

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