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adjective self–ev·i·dent \-dənt, -ˌdent\

Definition of self–evident

  1. :  evident without proof or reasoning

self–evidently

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First Known Use of self–evident

1671

self–evident Synonyms

Synonyms
prima facie, self-evident
Related Words
self-explanatory; apparent, clear, evident, hands-down, manifest, obvious, open-and-shut, patent, plain, transparent, unmistakable; incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, undeniable, unquestionable; accepted, given, granted
Near Antonyms
arguable, contestable, debatable, disputable, doubtable, dubious, moot, problematic (also problematical), questionable

SELF–EVIDENT Defined for English Language Learners

self-evident

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adjective

Definition of self–evident for English Language Learners

  • : clearly true and requiring no proof or explanation

SELF–EVIDENT Defined for Kids

self–evident

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adjective self–ev·i·dent \ˈself-ˈe-və-dənt\

Definition of self–evident for Students

  1. :  clearly true and requiring no proof self-evident truths

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