self-supported
|self-sup-port-ed|
B2
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/sɛlf səˈpɔrtɪd/
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/sɛlf səˈpɔːtɪd/
(self-support)
independent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-supported' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'support,' where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'support' means to hold up or sustain.
Historical Evolution
'self-support' transformed into the adjective 'self-supported' to describe a state of being able to sustain oneself.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to support oneself,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
able to maintain oneself without external assistance.
She embarked on a self-supported journey across the country.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 06:05