Added 9 October 2026
self-contained
/ˈsɛlf.kənˌteɪnd/ adjective
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about self-contained at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself.
the university is like a self-contained city with shops and all amenities
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In full control of your faculties.
the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination