self-contain en · VERB
Etymology
From self- + contain.
Meanings
- (transitive, uncommon) To not require external or additional support; to be complete in itself.
- (transitive, uncommon) To be wrapped up in oneself; to be reserved.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| self-containing | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| self-contained | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| self-contained | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| self-contains | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |