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self-described

self-de·scribe
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [self dih-skrahyb]
    • /sɛlf dɪˈskraɪb/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [self dih-skrahyb]
    • /sɛlf dɪˈskraɪb/

Definitions of self-described word

  • verb with object self-described to tell or depict in written or spoken words; give an account of: He described the accident very carefully. 1
  • verb with object self-described to pronounce, as by a designating term, phrase, or the like; label: There are few people who may be described as geniuses. 1
  • verb with object self-described to indicate; be a sign of; denote: Conceit, in many cases, describes a state of serious emotional insecurity. 1
  • verb with object self-described to represent or delineate by a picture or figure. 1
  • verb with object self-described Geometry. to draw or trace the outline of: to describe an arc. 1
  • adjective self-described described as being (something specified) by the person himself or herself 0

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Origin of self-described

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English describen < Latin dēscrībere, equivalent to dē- de- + scrībere to write

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Parts of speech for Self-described

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

self-described popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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