self-started
|self/start/ed|
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/sɛlf ˈstɑrtɪd/
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/sɛlf ˈstɑːtɪd/
(self-start)
independently initiated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-started' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'start,' where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'start' means to begin or initiate.
Historical Evolution
'self-started' evolved from the concept of 'self-starter,' which was used to describe someone who initiates tasks independently.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to begin something by oneself,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
initiated or begun by oneself without external prompting.
She was a self-started entrepreneur who built her business from scratch.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45