uncontrollably

UK: ˌʌnkənˈtrəʊləbli | US: ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbli

Definition

  1. adv. in a manner that cannot be controlled or restrained

  2. adv. excessively or wildly

Structure
un <not>control <restrain>ably <adverb suffix>
Etymology

The word "uncontrollably" is built from three morphemes:

  1. "un-" (Old English "un-"), a prefix meaning "not," negates the root.
  2. "control" (from Latin "contrarotulum," meaning "counter-roll" or "check"), evolved to mean "restrain" or "direct."
  3. "-ably" (from Latin "-abilis" via Old French "-able"), an adverbial suffix indicating capability or manner.
    The word logically progresses from "not" + "restrain" + "in a manner," forming "in a manner that cannot be restrained."
Examples

  1. The fire spread uncontrollably due to strong winds.

  2. She laughed uncontrollably at the joke.

  3. The car skidded uncontrollably on the icy road.

  4. His anger flared up uncontrollably during the argument.

  5. The crowd cheered uncontrollably after the winning goal.