self-descriptive

self-de·scrip·tive

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Definitions of self-descriptive word

adjective self-descriptive having the quality of describing; characterized by description: a descriptive passage in an essay. 1
adjective self-descriptive Grammar. (of an adjective or other modifier) expressing a quality of the word it modifies, as fresh in fresh milk. Compare limiting (def 2). (of a clause) nonrestrictive. Compare restrictive (def 4). 1
adjective self-descriptive noting, concerned with, or based upon the fact or experience. 1
adjective self-descriptive characterized by or based upon the classification and description of material in a given field: descriptive botany. 1

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

1745-55; < Late Latin dēscrīptīvus, equivalent to Latin dēscrīpt(us) (see description) + -īvus -ive

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% 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.

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