self-descriptive
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/sɛlf-dɪˈskrɪptɪv/
describes itself
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-descriptive' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'descriptive', where 'self' refers to one's own and 'descriptive' means serving to describe.
Historical Evolution
'self-descriptive' was formed by combining the words 'self' and 'descriptive' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'describing itself', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing itself; having a meaning that is clear from the word itself.
The term 'self-descriptive' is self-descriptive.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45