controlling
UK: kənˈtrəʊlɪŋ | US: kənˈtroʊlɪŋ
adj. exerting authority or influence over others; domineering
v. (present participle of control) directing or regulating behavior, processes, or systems
The word control originates from the Anglo-French contreroller (to verify by duplicate register), derived from Medieval Latin contrarotulare (to check against a roll). The Latin roots are contra (against) + rotula (small wheel, roll). Over time, control evolved to mean "to regulate or command." The suffix -ing forms the present participle, indicating ongoing action or state. The morphemes preserve the original spelling while reflecting the word’s functional shift from bureaucratic verification to general authority.
She has a controlling attitude that stifles creativity.
The software is capable of controlling multiple devices simultaneously.
His controlling behavior strained their relationship.
The government is controlling the spread of misinformation.
Avoid controlling every detail; trust your team’s judgment.