self-contained

self–con·tained

adj \-kən-ˈtānd\

Definition of SELF-CONTAINED

1

a : complete in itself : independent <a self–contained machine> <a self–contained program of study> b : built-in <a lectern with a self–contained light fixture>

2

a : showing self-control b : formal and reserved in manner

— self–con·tained·ly \-ˈtā-nəd-lē, -ˈtānd-lē\ adverb

— self–con·tained·ness \-ˈtā-nəd-nəs, -ˈtān(d)-nəs\ noun

— self–con·tain·ment \-ˈtān-mənt\ noun

First Known Use of SELF-CONTAINED

1591