self-cleaning
|self-clean-ing|
B2
/sɛlfˈkliːnɪŋ/
automatic self-cleaning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-cleaning' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'by oneself,' and 'cleaning,' meaning 'to make clean.'
Historical Evolution
'self-cleaning' was formed by combining the words 'self' and 'cleaning' to describe objects that can clean themselves.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of cleaning oneself,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed to clean itself automatically without human intervention.
The self-cleaning oven saves a lot of time and effort.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 21:55