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self-running

|self-run-ning|

B2

/sɛlf ˈrʌnɪŋ/

independent operation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'self-running' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'by oneself,' and 'running,' meaning 'operating or functioning.'

Historical Evolution

'self-running' evolved from the concept of machines or systems that could operate independently without human intervention.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'operating by oneself,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of operating or functioning without external control or intervention.

The self-running machine requires no human supervision.

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Last updated: 2025/03/19 06:40