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I don't use names or captions for my many portraits of politicians and authors for newspapers. The drawing has to be self-explanatory, so I spend a lot of time sketching to find an idea and an angle that is clear.
Siegfried Woldhek

Meaning of "self-explanatory" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SELF-EXPLANATORY

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SELF-EXPLANATORY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Self-Explanatory is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SELF-EXPLANATORY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of self-explanatory in the English dictionary

The definition of self-explanatory in the dictionary is understandable without explanation; self-evident.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SELF-EXPLANATORY

self-effacing
self-effacingly
self-elected
self-employed
self-employment
self-esteem
self-evaluation
self-evidence
self-evident
self-evidently
self-examination
self-examining
self-excited
self-exculpatory
self-executing
self-existence
self-existent
self-explaining
self-expression
self-expressive

WORDS THAT END LIKE SELF-EXPLANATORY

ambulatory
anti-inflammatory
circulatory
conservatory
defamatory
derogatory
directory
discriminatory
explanatory
exploratory
inflammatory
laboratory
mandatory
obligatory
observatory
oscillatory
participatory
predatory
preparatory
regulatory
respiratory

Synonyms and antonyms of self-explanatory in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SELF-EXPLANATORY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «self-explanatory» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of self-explanatory

Translation of «self-explanatory» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SELF-EXPLANATORY

Find out the translation of self-explanatory to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of self-explanatory from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «self-explanatory» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

无需解释的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

inconcuso
570 millions of speakers

English

self-explanatory
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सुगम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لا تحتاج إلى شرح
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пояснений
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

autoexplicativo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্বশাসিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

qui se passe d´explication
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jelas diri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unmittelbar verständlich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

自明の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자명한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cukup jelas
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tự giải thích
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுய விளக்கமளிக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वत: ची स्पष्टीकरणात्मक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kendini açıklayan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ovvio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

oczywiste
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пояснень
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

auto-explicativ
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αυτονόητη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

selfverduidelikend
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

självförklarande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

selvforklarende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of self-explanatory

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SELF-EXPLANATORY»

The term «self-explanatory» is quite widely used and occupies the 41.869 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SELF-EXPLANATORY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about self-explanatory

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QUOTES WITH «SELF-EXPLANATORY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word self-explanatory.
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Siegfried Woldhek
I don't use names or captions for my many portraits of politicians and authors for newspapers. The drawing has to be self-explanatory, so I spend a lot of time sketching to find an idea and an angle that is clear.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SELF-EXPLANATORY»

Discover the use of self-explanatory in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to self-explanatory and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Self-Explanatory Reference Bible. The Holy Bible ... ...
THE SELF-EXPLANATORY REFEREIIGE BIBLE. THE NEW TESTAMENT OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST: TRANSLA'I'ED OUT OF THE ORIGINAL GREEK; AND “'ITH THE FORMER TRANSLATIONS DILIGENTLY ...
‎1853
2
Zan and the Mythical Art of Miz-Management: Miserable ...
Mizery Misery Miz-Environment A miserable working environment Miz- Experience A miserable experience Miz-Fitness Self-Explanatory Miz-Fortunate Self-Explanatory Miz-Genius Self-Explanatory Miz-Goals Self-Explanatory Miz- Gratification ...
James Alden, 2012
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Indonesia Air Force Handbook
Figures 6 Self-explanatory. Figures 7 Self-explanatory. Figures 8 Sufficiently clear. Item 9 The definition of strategic planning management of national resources for national defense purposes, including planning for: a.Provides capability ...
Ibp Usa, USA International Business Publications, 2007
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Facing Challenges of Talent & Olympiad for in Science & ...
(D) Self-explanatory 12. (C) Leaving elements A and B, the remaining elements in an octave is 8–2 = 6. 13. (D) Statement (A), (B) and (C) are true. 14. (C) Calcium, strontium and barium are alkaline earth metals. 15. (D) Chlorine, bromine and ...
Virinder Kumar Bhargava, Dr. Pankaj Goel, Dr. K.K. Aggarwal, 2014
5
Model Policies and Procedures for Not-for-Profit Organizations
Description Self-explanatory. Self-explanatory. Self-explanatory. Self-explanatory . Self-explanatory. Self-explanatory. Insurance premiums not classified elsewhere. Acct. No. 50120 50121 50122 50123 50124 50125 Account Name Mortgage ...
Edward J. McMillan, 2008
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The Cheshire Teens Story
Laser Gun Events. . .self-explanatory. Hootenanny. . .self-explanatory. Talent Night. . .self-explanatory Hayride. . .self-explanatory Halloween Ghost Walk. . .self -explanatory Skit Night. . .self-explanatory Special Talent Night. . .self-explanatory  ...
Ed Kenerson, Al Baines, 2008
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The Principle of Sufficient Reason: A Reassessment
But perhaps causality is implicated in a more complicated way in the explanation of a self-explanatory contingent proposition. Let us hold on to the idea of explanation's being causal. This suggests that when we seek an explanation of a  ...
Alexander R. Pruss, 2006
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Handbook for the Collection, Preservation and ...
Self explanatory 317. Self explanatory 318. Self explanatory 319. Soil texture is classified as follows: 1)sandy(S) 2) loamy (L) 3) clayey (C) 4) organic (0) 5) rocky (R) 320. Soil surface color 1 ) red (R) 2) yellow (Y) 3) brown (B) 4) gray (G) 321.
G. O. Mott, 1979
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Elements of Crisis Intervention: Crisis and How to Respond ...
The following are explanations for each category on the American Academy of Crisis Interveners Lethality Scale (Table 2.1) and the Life Change Index Scale ( Table 2.2): Age: Self-explanatory Stress: At what level is the victim experiencing ...
James Greenstone, Sharon Leviton, 2010
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The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America
The Code of Federal Regulations is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
‎1987

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SELF-EXPLANATORY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term self-explanatory is used in the context of the following news items.
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WSJ articles self-explanatory, Dow Jones says in reply to PM's lawyers
PETALING JAYA: Dow Jones & Company Inc has stated that it is not necessary for it to clarify if two articles published by the Wall Street Journal were intended to ... «The Star Online, Jul 15»
2
Prince Debuts New, Self-Explanatory Song 'HARDROCKLOVER'
The last new music Prince released was an anthemic protest song called “Baltimore,” written as a memorial for Freddie Gray and a tribute to its namesake city ... «Radio.com Music and Entertainment News, Jul 15»
3
What is the #HoldACokeWithYourBoobsChallenge? Pretty self
Pretty self-explanatory really... By Gloucestershire Echo | Posted: June 03, 2015. A modest #HoldACokeWithYourBoobsChallenge selfie. SHARE PICTURE. «Gloucestershire Echo, Jun 15»
4
Today in TV History: The Self-Explanatory 'The One Where Rachel …
Of all the great things about television, the greatest is that it's on every single day. TV history is being made, day in and day out, in ways big and small. In an effort ... «Decider, May 15»
5
Euro Truck Simulator 2: Scandinavia DLC release date announced
Scandinavia is a pretty self-explanatory DLC that adds new cities to north of ETS2's map. Judging from the new screenshots above, they'll be some of the best ... «PC Gamer, Apr 15»
6
Fifty Shades Of Buscemi is self-explanatory, ridiculously hot
Probably for the benefit of the latter group, Uproxx has shared the self-explanatory trailer for Fifty Shades Of Buscemi. As anybody who's familiar with Chicks With ... «A.V. Club Milwaukee, Feb 15»
7
Seattle's Glassy 'Open House' is Pretty Self-Explanatory
Have a nomination for a jaw-dropping listing that would make a mighty fine House of the Day? Get thee to the tipline and send us your suggestions. We'd love to ... «Curbed National, Jan 15»
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On “Hatred,” The Self-Explanatory Video Game
The violent video game debate is not new to anyone. Every time a new “GTA” or “Call of Duty” comes out, all kinds of concerned mom groups feel the need to ... «GainesvilleScene, Nov 14»
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Self-explanatory: "real-time chess" FPS Superhot demands to be …
Time moves only when you do. That was the high concept behind Superhot, the webgame we all got very excited about 245 days ago. Never before had bullet ... «PCGamesN, May 14»
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This Adam Lambert 'Smoking' Photo Is Pretty Self-Explanatory
We'd like to thank whoever made this neon “Smoking” sign hanging in Adam Lambert's Instagram photo, because it both serves as a reminder of his hotness ... «MTV.com, Apr 14»

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