self-starting
|self/start/ing|
🇺🇸
/ˈsɛlfˌstɑrtɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɛlfˌstɑːtɪŋ/
independent initiation
Etymology
'self-starting' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'starting', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'starting' means to begin or initiate.
'self-starting' evolved from the concept of 'self-starter', which was used to describe machines that could start on their own without manual intervention.
Initially, it referred to machines that could start independently, but over time it evolved to describe people with initiative.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the ability to start or initiate tasks independently without external prompting.
She is a self-starting employee who doesn't need much supervision.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 10:18