self-infliction

self-in·flic·tion

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self in-flik-shuh n]
- /sɛlf ɪnˈflɪk ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self in-flik-shuh n]
- /sɛlf ɪnˈflɪk ʃən/

Definition of self-infliction word

adjective self-infliction inflicted by oneself upon oneself: a self-inflicted wound. 1

Just one definition for self-infliction

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Origin of self-infliction

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1775-85

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Parts of speech for Self-infliction

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Self-infliction

self-infliction popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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