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self-administered

|self-ad-min-is-tered|

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/sɛlf-ədˈmɪnɪstərd/

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/sɛlf-ədˈmɪnɪstəd/

(self-administer)

self-managed

Base FormNoun
self-administerself-administration
Etymology
Etymology Information

'self-administered' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'administer,' where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'administer' means to manage or execute.

Historical Evolution

'administer' changed from the Latin word 'administrare' and eventually became the modern English word 'administer.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'administer' meant 'to manage or execute,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

performed or administered by oneself, without external assistance.

The medication is self-administered, allowing patients to take it at home.

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Last updated: 2025/03/23 05:38