self-explanatory
adjective
self-ex·plan·a·to·ry
ˌself-ik-ˈspla-nə-ˌtȯr-ē 
: explaining itself : capable of being understood without explanation
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 June 2026
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 June 2026
While settings like Normal and Delicates are fairly self-explanatory, the Heavy Duty cycle often leaves people guessing.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
The skit was fairly self-explanatory, as Ferrell portrayed Trebek while asking simple questions to struggling celebrities.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The remaining options are self-explanatory, and there's enough variety for photographers to find one that suits their personal style.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-explanatory
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“Self-explanatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-explanatory. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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