self-kept
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/sɛlf kɛpt/
self-maintained
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-kept' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'one's own person,' and 'kept,' the past participle of 'keep,' meaning 'to maintain or preserve.'
Historical Evolution
'self-kept' evolved from the Middle English word 'kept,' which was used in various compound forms to denote maintenance or preservation by oneself.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'maintained by oneself,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
maintained or preserved by oneself without external assistance.
She is a self-kept individual, managing her own affairs independently.
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Last updated: 2025/06/11 16:15