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self-con·tained | \ ˌself-kən-ˈtānd 
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\Definition of self-contained
1a : 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
2a : showing self-control
b : formal and reserved in manner
Other Words from self-contained
self-containedly \ ˌself-kən-ˈtā-nəd-lē , -ˈtānd-lē \ adverb
, -ˈtānd-lē \ adverbself-containedness \ ˌself-kən-ˈtā-nəd-nəs , -ˈtān(d)-nəs \ noun
, -ˈtān(d)-nəs \ nounself-containment \ ˌself-kən-ˈtān-mənt \ noun
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self-contained
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of self-contained
: not requiring help or support from anyone or anything else : complete by itself
: tending to keep thoughts and feelings private and to deal with things without help from other people
British : having a kitchen and bathroom
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