self-generated
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/sɛlfˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪd/
(self-generate)
self-created
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-generated' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'generate', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'generate' means 'to produce or create'.
Historical Evolution
'self-generated' evolved from the concept of 'self' and 'generate', which have been used in English since the 14th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'produced by oneself', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
produced or created by oneself without external influence.
The artist's self-generated ideas were truly unique.
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Last updated: 2025/01/22 12:46