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self-powered

self-pow·ered
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [self pou-erd]
    • /sɛlf ˈpaʊ ərd/
    • /self paʊər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [self pou-erd]
    • /sɛlf ˈpaʊ ərd/

Definitions of self-powered word

  • adjective self-powered (of a machine, vehicle, etc.) having a specified fuel or prime mover: a gasoline-powered engine; an engine-powered pump. 1
  • adjective self-powered automatic 1
  • adjective self-powered running on own energy 1

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Origin of self-powered

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; power + -ed2

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Parts of speech for Self-powered

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

self-powered 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.
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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