self-supporting 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 supporting English self-supporting From self- + supporting.
Meanings
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Characterized by self-support.
Now that's really very kind and generous of you; very thoughtful indeed, Mr. Dixson. Yes, we have a variety of useful organisations in the parish, and most of them, as you tactfully suggest, are not by any means self-supporting.
1934, Ernest Bramah, The Bravo of London:With a self-supporting body and without separate underframe, this design offers scope for improved sound insulation; […].
1963 August, “British Railways in 1962—The Annual Report”, in Modern Railways, pages 119–120:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most self-supporting | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more self-supporting | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (1)
el αυτοσυντήρητος (supporting itself)