self-donated
|self-do-na-ted|
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/sɛlf.doʊˈneɪt/
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/sɛlf.dəʊˈneɪt/
(self-donate)
given by oneself
Etymology
'self-donated' originates from modern English, specifically the prefix 'self-' (meaning 'oneself') combined with the past participle 'donated' from the verb 'donate'.
'self-' comes from Old English 'self' meaning 'oneself'; 'donate' comes from Latin 'donare' via Old French 'doner' and Middle English 'donaten', which produced the modern verb 'donate'. The compound form 'self-' + past participle is a modern English formation used to indicate that an action was performed by the subject themself.
Initially formed transparently as a compound meaning 'given by oneself'; over time its usage has remained essentially the same, used where emphasis on the giver being the same person is needed.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to donate something oneself (to give or provide by one's own action).
She self-donated a portion of her prize money to the charity.
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Adjective 1
donated by the person themself; given by the individual rather than by an organization or third party.
The blood used in the transplant was self-donated.
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Last updated: 2025/08/27 23:09