self-justificatory en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English justificatory English self-justificatory From self- + justificatory.
Meanings
- Having the quality of justifying itself.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most self-justificatory | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more self-justificatory | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |