self-con·tained
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Definition of self-contained
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
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ˌself-kən-ˈtā-nəd-lē
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adverb
, -ˈtānd-lē
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adverb
self-containedness
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ˌself-kən-ˈtā-nəd-nəs
, -ˈtān(d)-nəs
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noun
, -ˈtān(d)-nəs
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noun
self-containment
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ˌself-kən-ˈtān-mənt
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noun
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noun
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“Self-contained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-contained. Accessed 27 Jul. 2021.
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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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The first known use of self-contained was in 1605
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