self-evident

adjective

self-ev·​i·​dent ˌself-ˈe-və-dənt How to pronounce self-evident (audio)
-ˌdent
: evident without proof or reasoning
self-evidently adverb

Examples of self-evident in a Sentence

the self-evident truth that all people have the right of self-determination
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The demand is clearly self-evident. Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Marathe has long been known as the figurehead at the top of the club since the takeover in 2023, while Farke’s control of the football side is self-evident. Beren Cross, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025 The matter of where to reach them — online — is self-evident. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025 Many of these assets are currently under threat by Trump administration policies, but over the long run, the value of maintaining U.S. scientific and technological leadership should be self-evident, particularly in the context of great-power rivalry. Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-evident

Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-evident was in 1643

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“Self-evident.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-evident. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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self-evident

adjective
self-ev·​i·​dent
ˈsel-ˈfev-əd-ənt,
-ə-ˌdent
: having no need of proof
self-evident truths

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