self-referential

self-ref·er·en·tial

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self ref-uh-ren-shuh l]
- /sɛlf ˌrɛf əˈrɛn ʃəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self ref-uh-ren-shuh l]
- /sɛlf ˌrɛf əˈrɛn ʃəl/

Definitions of self-referential word

adjective self-referential If you describe something such as a book or film as self-referential, you mean that it is concerned with things such as its own composition or with other similar books or films. 0
adjective self-referential (of a book, film, etc) concerned with things such as its own composition or with other similar books or films 0
adjective self-referential making reference to itself or oneself 0
adjective self-referential of, being, or related to a work of literature or art which exhibits the author's or artist's self-conscious awareness of the creative process, of the techniques he or she is using, etc. 0
adjective self-referential That or who refers to itself or oneself; used as a stylistic device when done in literary works. 0

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Parts of speech for Self-referential

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self-referential popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 58% 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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