- self-ac|tive
- self-ac|tive «SEHLF AK tihv», adjective.acting of or by itself; acting independently of external impulse.
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self-assertion — self′ asser′tion n. insistence on or an expression of one s own importance, opinions, or the like • Etymology: 1795–1805 self′ asser′tive, adj. self′ asser′tively, adv. self′ asser′tiveness, n … From formal English to slang
self-protection — self′ protec′tion n. protection of oneself or itself • Etymology: 1855–60 self′ protect′ing, adj. self′ protec′tive, adj. self′ protec′tiveness, n … From formal English to slang
Self-active — Self ac tive, a. Acting of one s self or of itself; acting without depending on other agents. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
self-deception — self′ decep′tion n. the act or fact of deceiving oneself. Also called self′ deceit′ • Etymology: 1670–80 self′ decep′tive, adj … From formal English to slang
self-destructive — self′ destruc′tive adj. 1) destructive to oneself 2) reflecting or exhibiting suicidal desires • Etymology: 1645–55 self′ destruc′tively, adv … From formal English to slang
self-inductive — self inducˈtive adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑self … Useful english dictionary
self-reflective — self′ reflec′tive adj … From formal English to slang
self-protective — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective : serving or tending to protect oneself * * * self protecˈtive adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑self … Useful english dictionary
self´-de|struc´tive|ness — self de|struc|tive «SEHLF dih STRUHK tihv», adjective. 1. tending to destroy oneself or itself: »Suicide is a self destructive urge or act. How mischievous and self destructive anger is (Anthony Ashley Cooper). 2. causing its own destruction:… … Useful english dictionary
self´-de|struc´tive|ly — self de|struc|tive «SEHLF dih STRUHK tihv», adjective. 1. tending to destroy oneself or itself: »Suicide is a self destructive urge or act. How mischievous and self destructive anger is (Anthony Ashley Cooper). 2. causing its own destruction:… … Useful english dictionary
