UNGOVERNABLE

indocile, uncontrollable, ungovernable, unruly

(adjective) incapable of being controlled; “the little boy’s parents think he is spirited, but his teacher finds him unruly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

ungovernable (comparative more ungovernable, superlative most ungovernable)

Not governable

Source: Wiktionary


Un*gov"ern*a*ble, a.

Definition: Not governable; not capable of being governed, ruled, or restrained; licentious; wild; unbridled; as, ungovernable passions.

– Un*gov"ern*a*bly, adv. Goldsmith.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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4 March 2025

HYDRAULIC

(adjective) moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil); “hydraulic erosion”; “hydraulic brakes”


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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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