self-settled
|self-set-tled|
C1
/sɛlf ˈsɛtəld/
personal stability
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-settled' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'settled', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'settled' means to establish a stable position.
Historical Evolution
'self-settled' evolved from the Middle English word 'setlen', which meant to place or arrange, combined with 'self' to denote personal stability.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'settled' meant to place or arrange, but over time, combined with 'self', it evolved to mean establishing personal stability.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having established oneself in a stable or permanent position or situation.
After years of moving around, she finally felt self-settled in her new home.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 21:34