Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

self-survival

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.32 in modern English

Syllables: self---sur-vival
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of self-preservation.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"PirateSoftware's behavior is being labeled as "roaching out" online, that is, partaking in a conservative and passive playstyle that focuses on self-survival rather than taking an assertive and engaged role."

Etymology

From self- + survival.

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

self-preservation

Questions

What does self-survival mean?: Synonym of self-preservation.
Where does self-survival come from?: From self- + survival.

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