self-ful·fill·ing
| \ ˌself-fu̇l-ˈfi-liŋ
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Definition of self-fulfilling
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: becoming real or true by virtue of having been predicted or expected
a self-fulfilling prophecy
2
: marked by or achieving self-fulfillment
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“Self-fulfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-fulfilling. Accessed 5 Dec. 2021.
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self-fulfilling
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English Language Learners Definition of self-fulfilling
: becoming real or true because it was predicted or expected
: providing happiness and satisfaction : fulfilling
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The first known use of self-fulfilling was in 1832
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