SINCE 1828
self-contained
adjective
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 \
adverb
self-containedness
\ ˌself-kən-ˈtā-nəd-nəs
, -ˈtān(d)-nəs \
noun
, -ˈtān(d)-nəs \
noun
self-containment
\ ˌself-kən-ˈtān-mənt
\
noun
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noun
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self-contained
adjective
English 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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