self-sufficient
[ self-suh-fish-uhnt, self- ]
/ ˈsɛlf səˈfɪʃ ənt, ˌsɛlf- /
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adjective
able to supply one's own or its own needs without external assistance: The nation grows enough grain to be self-sufficient.
having extreme confidence in one's own resources, powers, etc.: He was self-sufficient, and always reminded you of it.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Also self-suf·fic·ing [self-suh-fahy-sing]. /ˌsɛlf səˈfaɪ sɪŋ/.
Origin of self-sufficient
First recorded in 1580–90
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Words nearby self-sufficient
self-sterile, self-stick, self-storage, self-study, self-styled, self-sufficient, self-suggestion, self-support, self-supporting, self-surrender, self-sustaining
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British Dictionary definitions for self-sufficient
self-sufficient
self-sufficing
adjective
able to provide for or support oneself without the help of others
Derived forms of self-sufficient
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