Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

self-select

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.39 in modern English

Syllables: self--s-e-lect
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

5

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To make a choice for oneself.

verb

To take one's turn in a conversation by electing to speak.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

"Moreover, households that prefer public transportation or slow modes, or only slightly prefer car use, should be able to self-select to areas that support the use of public transportation, walking and cycling."
"On the other hand, gapping is inhibited by the fact that current speaker may select next speaker or may continue his turn should no one self-select, by the fact that self-selectors are encouraged to begin early in the current speaker's turn to plan for the start of their own turn, and by the fact that the current speaker, knowing that self-selectors will begin their self-selection at the earliest possible moment, is encouraged to select next speaker at an early point in his turn."

Etymology

From self- + select.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: self

Usage

Intransitive verb

Inflected Forms

self-selects (present, singular) self-selecting (participle, present) self-selected (participle, past) self-selected (past)

Phrases

self-selection self-selector

Frequently Paired Words

self-selection self-selector

Questions

What does self-select mean?: To make a choice for oneself.
Where does self-select come from?: From self- + select.

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