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self-healed

|self-healed|

B2

/sɛlfˈhiːld/

(self-heal)

self-recovery

Base FormPluralPresentPastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'self-healed' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'heal', where 'self' refers to one's own and 'heal' means to make healthy or whole.

Historical Evolution

'self-heal' changed from the Old English word 'hælan' meaning 'to make whole' and eventually became the modern English word 'heal'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make whole or healthy', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having healed itself'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having healed itself without external intervention.

The self-healed wound showed no signs of infection.

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Last updated: 2025/04/07 02:46