self-imposed
|self/im/posed|
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/ˌsɛlf ɪmˈpoʊzd/
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/ˌsɛlf ɪmˈpəʊzd/
voluntary restriction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-imposed' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'imposed', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'imposed' means to lay on as a burden or obligation.
Historical Evolution
'self-imposed' evolved from the combination of 'self' and 'imposed', which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'imposed by oneself', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
imposed on oneself, not by an external force.
He lived under a self-imposed exile for many years.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45