self-concern

self-con·cern

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self kuh n-surn]
- /sɛlf kənˈsɜrn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self kuh n-surn]
- /sɛlf kənˈsɜrn/

Definitions of self-concern word

verb with object self-concern to relate to; be connected with; be of interest or importance to; affect: The water shortage concerns us all. 1
verb with object self-concern to interest or engage (used reflexively or in the passive, often followed by with or in): She concerns herself with every aspect of the business. 1
verb with object self-concern to trouble, worry, or disquiet: I am concerned about his health. 1
noun self-concern something that relates or pertains to a person; business; affair: Law is the concern of lawyers. 1
noun self-concern a matter that engages a person's attention, interest, or care, or that affects a person's welfare or happiness: The party was no concern of his. 1
noun self-concern worry, solicitude, or anxiety: to show concern for someone in trouble. 1

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Origin of self-concern

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English concernen (< Middle French concerner) < Medieval Latin concernere to relate to, distinguish (Late Latin: to mix for sifting), equivalent to Latin con- con- + cernere to sift

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Parts of speech for Self-concern

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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self-concern popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".