- self-ad·he·sive
- /ˌsɛlfədˈhiːsıv/ adj: able to stick to something without first being made wet
self-adhesive labels/stamps
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self-ad·he·sive
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self-ad|he|sive — «SEHLF ad HEE sihv, zihv», adjective. that sticks to a surface without glue, paste, or the like: »self adhesive cellulose tape, self adhesive plastic wallpaper, self adhesive labels … Useful english dictionary
self-de|fen|sive — «SEHLF dih FEHN sihv», adjective. tending to defend oneself; of the nature of self defense … Useful english dictionary
self-ex|pres|sive — «SEHLF ehk SPREHS ihv», adjective. expressive of one s personality: »a self expressive art created by the imagination, tastes, and desires of the artist (New Yorker) … Useful english dictionary
self-in|clu|sive — «SEHLF ihn KLOO sihv», adjective. inclusive of oneself or itself … Useful english dictionary
Self-repulsive — Self re*pul sive, a. Self repelling. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Self-defensive — Self de*fen sive, a. Defending, or tending to defend, one s own person, property, or reputation. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Self-diffusive — Self dif*fu sive, a. Having power to diffuse itself; diffusing itself. Norris. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sive — is a play by Irish playwright John B. Keane that depicts Irish rural life in the 1950s. The main character of the play is Sive, yet she rarely speaks in the play. This ultimately enhances the impact of the whole play on the audience. We get a… … Wikipedia
self-defense — self′ defense′ n. 1) the act of defending one s person by physical force 2) a claim or plea that the use of force was necessary in defending one s own person 3) cvb an act or instance of protecting one s own interests, property, etc., as by… … From formal English to slang
self-expression — self′ expres′sion n. the expression or assertion of one s own personality, as in conversation, behavior, poetry, or painting • Etymology: 1890–95 self′ expres′sive, adj … From formal English to slang
