self-adjusting
|self/ad/just/ing|
B2
/ˌsɛlf əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
(self-adjust)
self-regulating
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-adjusting' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'adjust,' where 'self' refers to one's own and 'adjust' means to alter or regulate.
Historical Evolution
'self-adjust' evolved from the concept of 'adjusting oneself' and eventually became the modern English term 'self-adjusting.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to adjust oneself,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of adjusting itself.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of adjusting or regulating itself without external intervention.
The self-adjusting mechanism ensures the machine operates efficiently.
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Last updated: 2025/02/16 12:23