self-decided
|self-de-cid-ed|
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/sɛlf-dɪˈsaɪdɪd/
independently determined
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-decided' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'one's own,' and 'decided,' meaning 'determined or resolved.'
Historical Evolution
'self-decided' evolved from the Middle English word 'deciden,' which meant 'to settle or determine.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to determine by oneself,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
determined or resolved by oneself without external influence.
She took a self-decided path in her career.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 05:14