self-evident

adjective

self-ev·i·dent | \ ˌself-ˈe-və-dənt

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Definition of self-evident

: evident without proof or reasoning

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self-evidencing

self-exaltation

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The first known use of self-evident was in 1643

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self-evident

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of self-evident

formal : clearly true and requiring no proof or explanation

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self-evident

adjective

self-ev·i·dent | \ ˈself-ˈe-və-dənt\

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: clearly true and requiring no proof self-evident truths

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