regi-, reg-, rec-, rex-
(Latin: to direct, to rule, to lead straight, to keep straight, to guide, to govern)
Although it does not appear to be correct, all of the words in this unit etymologically come from this family group. Some words; such as, surge and its related formats, may be presented as separate units; however, they originally evolved from this family unit.
surge capacity
The maximum power, usually 3-5 times the rated power, which can be provided to an electrical system over a short time without damage to the system.
surge suppressor, surge protector
A component that responds to the rate of change of an electrical current or voltage in order to prevent damage from a sudden fluctuation in electrical power; especially, a large increase above a predetermined value; often used to protect computer systems and other electronic equipment.
thermoregulation, thermoregulator
1. Temperature control, as by a thermostat; heat regulation.
2. The regulation and control of temperature, specifically internal body temperature.
3. The various physiological processes by which the body regulates its internal temperature.
The process by which an organism regulates its internal body temperature which takes place by means of various physiological processes but can also involve behavior; such as, moving away from a condition of extreme heat or cold.
The two most common forms are ectothermic and endothermic regulation.
Ubi non est directa lex, standum est arbitrio judicis, vel procedendum ad similia.
Where there is no direct law, the opinion of the judge is to be taken, or references to be made to similar cases.
unruly
Vexilla regis prodeunt
"The banners of the king come forth" is the title of a hymn on the Passion of Christ, written by Vanantius Fortunatus, bishop of Poitiers (died about A.D. 600) and assigned to Vespers during Passiontide.
Vexilla regis prodeunt,
Fulget crucis mysterium,
Qua vita mortem pertulit
Et morta vitam protulit.
Abroad the royal banners fly
And bear the gleaming Cross on high-
That Cross whereon Life suffered death
And gave us life with dying breath.
Vitam regit fortuna non sapientia.
Chance, not wisdom, governs human life.
Another interpretation: "Life is mostly a matter of luck."
Cross references of word families related directly, or indirectly, to: "master, lead, leading, ruler, ruling, govern":
-agogic;
agon-;
arch-;
-crat;
dom-;
gov-;
magist-;
poten-;
tyran-.
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