SINCE 1828
self-fulfilling
adjective
self-ful·fill·ing
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Definition of self-fulfilling
1
: 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
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of self-fulfilling
: becoming real or true because it was predicted or expected
: providing happiness and satisfaction
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