Is there a noun form of the word control? Controliveness? I know controliveness isn't a word--help me think of the correct form..thanks for your help.
2006-06-16 10:37:20 · 13 answers · asked by SeaYouAtTheBeach 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Example: "Your controlliveness is bugging me" (sorry thats the best I could come up with)
2006-06-16 10:43:27 · update #1
control is already a noun
2006-06-16 10:41:00 · answer #1 · answered by the redcuber 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need more info. For the sake of example, use the word controliveness in the sentence you are trying to say.
Additional: In the way you're using it, there really isn't a proper word. A rephrase would be better. Such as: It is bugging me that you are being so controlling.
Best I can come up with. Sorry.
2006-06-16 10:41:08 · answer #2 · answered by CarlaCCC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see "controlliveness" on quite a few websites. One of the cool things about English is that if you need to make up a new word, most people will still understand you. You could always qualify the controlliveness with "compulsive" or "extreme" or another adjective.
2006-06-16 11:12:07 · answer #3 · answered by Cookie777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Control can be a noun, based on context: The control was locked on target. The ending 'ness' refers to a QUALITY, again, in most cases, simply using 'in control' is sufficient.
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2006-06-16 10:44:08 · answer #4 · answered by Rev Debi Brady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the word you are looking for is "controlment".
Controlment: The power or act of controlling; the state of being restrained; control; restraint; regulation; superintendence.
2006-06-16 10:43:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say something like "Your controlling ways are bugging me." or something to that extent. Just use it this way:
Controlling ways
Controlling personality
Manipulative ways
etc.
Hope I've helped.
Edit--> You could say "Your manipulating is bugging me"
2006-06-16 10:46:00 · answer #6 · answered by AnswerGiver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Control is a noun,
mastery
Synonyms: ascendancy, authority, bridle, charge, check, check, clout, containment, curb, determination, direction, discipline, domination, dominion, driver's seat*, force, government, guidance, inside track, juice, jurisdiction, limitation, management, manipulation, might, oversight, power, predomination, qualification, regimentation, regulation, restraint, restriction, ropes, rule, strings*, subjection, subordination, superintendence, supervision, supremacy, sway, upper hand*, weight
2006-06-16 10:42:13 · answer #7 · answered by Don 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
control is a noun.
2006-06-16 13:28:33 · answer #8 · answered by Maus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
controller?
2006-06-16 10:40:52 · answer #9 · answered by jack russell girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if this will help you any, but how about "controller" or "controllability"?
If you're still having trouble, try clicking here: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/control
Hope it helps!
2006-06-16 10:47:24 · answer #10 · answered by Adam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋