self-defined

self-de·fined

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self dih-fahynd]
- /sɛlf dɪˈfaɪnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self dih-fahynd]
- /sɛlf dɪˈfaɪnd/

Definitions of self-defined word

verb with object self-defined to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.): They disagreed on how to define “liberal.”. 1
verb with object self-defined to explain or identify the nature or essential qualities of; describe: to define judicial functions. 1
verb with object self-defined to fix or lay down clearly and definitely; specify distinctly: to define one's responsibilities. Synonyms: state, name, describe, detail, enumerate. 1
verb with object self-defined to determine or fix the boundaries or extent of: to define property with stakes. 1
verb with object self-defined to make clear the outline or form of: The roof was boldly defined against the sky. 1
verb without object self-defined to set forth the meaning of a word, phrase, etc.; construct a definition. 1

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Origin of self-defined

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English def(f)inen < Anglo-French, Old French definer to put an end to < Latin dēfīnīre to limit, define, equivalent to dē- de- + fīnīre; see finish

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Parts of speech for Self-defined

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Self-defined

self-defined popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.