empty
adjective
containing nothing; having none of the usual or appropriate contents.
self-emptying
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a word derived from
empty.
Example Sentences
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John Keats couldn’t have better described a woman whose love is true, headlong, self-emptying and completely other-directed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
It’s also designed exclusively as a self-emptying bot.
From The Verge ● Jul. 8, 2022
It offers a range of specs including LiDAR, no-go zones, and an optional self-emptying station — which runs $280.
From The Verge ● May 18, 2022
I’m not convinced this is as big a selling point as some other advances, like self-emptying or smart mapping.
From The Verge ● Jan. 17, 2022
Our true self-denial, self-emptying, and giving for Christ's cause practically show our real estimate of the value of the Cross of Christ, our real love for the Christ who was crucified for us.
From Separation and Service or Thoughts on Numbers VI, VII. by James Hudson Taylor
