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- Dictionaryself-contained/ˌsɛlfkənˈteɪnd/
adjective
- 1. (of a thing) complete, or having all that is needed, in itself: "every section of the painting is a self-contained unit" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a person) quiet and independent; not depending on or influenced by others: "he's very self-contained" Similar Opposite
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SELF-CONTAINED definition: 1. containing or having everything that is needed within itself: 2. A self-contained person does…. Learn more.
The meaning of SELF-CONTAINED is complete in itself : independent. How to use self-contained in a sentence.
1. adjective. You can describe someone or something as self-contained when they are complete and separate and do not need help or resources from outside. He seems completely self-contained and he doesn't miss you when you're not there. ...self-contained economic blocs. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
containing or having everything that is needed within itself: The apartment is small, but completely self-contained, with its own bathroom, kitchen, and living area. A self-contained person does not have a large number of relationships with other people or does not depend on others for support:
adj. 1. containing within itself all parts necessary for completeness. 2. (of a flat) having its own kitchen, bathroom, and lavatory not shared by others and usually having its own entrance. 3. able or tending to keep one's feelings, thoughts, etc, to oneself; reserved. 4. able to control one's feelings or emotions in the presence of others.
Self-contained definition: Constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself.
Self-contained definition: containing in oneself or itself all that is necessary; independent.. See examples of SELF-CONTAINED used in a sentence.
Definition of self-contained adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself. “the university is like a self-contained city with shops and all amenities”. synonyms: complete. having every necessary or normal part or component or step.
self-contained - definition, audio pronunciation and more for self-contained: If a flat is self-contained, it has its own kitchen, bathroom, and entrance.: See more in Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary.
