self-renewal
|self-re-new-al|
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/sɛlf rɪˈnuːəl/
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/sɛlf rɪˈnjuːəl/
process of renewing oneself
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-renewal' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'one's own,' and 'renewal,' meaning 'to make new again.'
Historical Evolution
'self-renewal' was formed by combining the words 'self' and 'renewal' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of renewing oneself,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process by which something, especially a cell or organism, renews itself.
Stem cells have the unique ability of self-renewal.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 08:21