self-starting

self-start·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [self-stahr-ter]
- /ˈsɛlfˈstɑr tər/
- /self ˈstɑːt.ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self-stahr-ter]
- /ˈsɛlfˈstɑr tər/

Definitions of self-starting word

noun self-starting starter (def 3). 1
noun self-starting Informal. a person who begins work or undertakes a project on his or her own initiative, without needing to be told or encouraged to do so. 1

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Origin of self-starting

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95

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Parts of speech for Self-starting

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Self-starting

self-starting popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 73% 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.

Synonyms for self-starting

adj self-starting

ambitious — Someone who is ambitious has a strong desire to be successful, rich, or powerful.
appetent — having an eager longing or desire
automatic — An automatic machine or device is one which has controls that enable it to perform a task without needing to be constantly operated by a person. Automatic methods and processes involve the use of such machines.
ball of fire — a very lively person
come on strong — If someone comes on strong, they make their intentions or feelings clear in an excessive or aggressive way.

adjective self-starting

advancing — to move or bring forward: The general advanced his troops to the new position.
craving — an intense desire or longing
enterprising — Having or showing initiative and resourcefulness.
hankering — a longing; craving.
lusting — intense sexual desire or appetite.

All 21 Synonyms of self-starting

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