self-contain
self-contain · self-contains · self-contained · self-containing
To not require external or additional supportTo not require external or additional support; to be complete in itself.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive, uncommon)To not require external or additional support; to be complete in itself.
(transitive, uncommon)To be wrapped up in oneself; to be reserved.
Origin
From self- + contain.From self- + contain.
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Forms
self-contains, self-containing, self-contained, self-contained| Base form | self-contain · to self-contain |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | self-contains |
| Present participle | self-containing |
| Past simple | self-contained |
| Past participle | self-contained |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle