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non-controllable adjective (alsononcontrollable)uk /ˌnɒn.kənˈtrəʊ.lə.bəl/ us /ˌnɑːn.kənˈtroʊ.lə.bəl/ not easily controlled: We are still learning how much blame for obesity can be attributed to a non-controllable factor like genetics. The airline industry is keeping ticket prices down at a time when the non-controllable cost of oil continues to rise. The removal of non-partisan, non-controllable peers from Parliament was a necessary stage in gaining full control of the nation's affairs. There are so many non-controllable factors when a sportsperson is touring: different time zones and no opportunity to go home for some time off. Ten urban families were selected who had experienced four or more chronic and noncontrollable life stressors. |