self-caring
|self/care/ing|
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/sɛlfˈkɛrɪŋ/
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/sɛlfˈkɛərɪŋ/
(self-care)
personal health maintenance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-caring' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'care', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'care' means attention or concern.
Historical Evolution
'self-care' evolved into the adjective form 'self-caring' to describe the act of taking care of oneself.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'taking care of oneself', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
taking care of oneself, especially in terms of health and well-being.
She is very self-caring, always making time for exercise and meditation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 14:53