Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

self-hosting

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.13 in modern English

Syllables: self--host-ing
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of software: capable of generating new versions of itself.

noun

Web hosting on one's own servers, without the use of a third party.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"A self-hosting compiler can compile its own source code."
"I believe self-hosting has several advantages for indie hackers and developers like myself."

Etymology

From self- + hosting.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does self-hosting mean?: Of software: capable of generating new versions of itself.
Where does self-hosting come from?: From self- + hosting.

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