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self-contained

adjective self-con·tained \ ˌself-kən-ˈtānd \
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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
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self-containedly

play \ˌself-kən-ˈtā-nəd-lē, -ˈtānd-lē\ adverb
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self-containedness

play \ˌself-kən-ˈtā-nəd-nəs, -ˈtān(d)-nəs\ noun
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self-containment

play \ˌself-kən-ˈtān-mənt\ noun

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First Known Use of self-contained

1591

SELF-CONTAINED Defined for English Language Learners

self-contained

adjective

  • : 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

  • : having a kitchen and bathroom

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