Definition of self
(Entry 1 of 5)
1a(1)
: an individual's typical character or behavior
her true self was revealed
(2)
: an individual's temporary behavior or character
his better self
b
: a person in prime condition
feel like my old self today
2
: the union of elements (such as body, emotions, thoughts, and sensations) that constitute the individuality and identity of a person
3
: personal interest or advantage
4a
: the entire person of an individual
b
: the realization or embodiment of an abstraction
5
: material that is part of an individual organism
ability of the immune system to distinguish self from nonself
self
pronounself
adjectiveDefinition of self (Entry 3 of 5)
self
verb
selfed; selfing; selfs
Definition of self (Entry 4 of 5)
: to undergo self-pollination
self-
combining formDefinition of self- (Entry 5 of 5)
1a
: oneself or itself
self-supporting
b
: of oneself or itself
self-abasement
c
: by oneself or itself
self-propelled self-acting
2a
: to, with, for, or toward oneself or itself
self-consistent self-addressed self-love
b
: of or in oneself or itself inherently
self-evident
c
: from or by means of oneself or itself
self-fertile
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The first known use of self was before the 12th century
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