Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

self-defined

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.48 in modern English

Syllables: self--de-fined
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Based on one's personal definition; self-described.

Example Sentences

"He is a self-defined “classical liberal” who values individual liberty and small government."

Etymology

From self- + defined.

Questions

What does self-defined mean?: Based on one's personal definition; self-described.
Where does self-defined come from?: From self- + defined.

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