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self-acting

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Acting of or by itself.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

designed to activate or move or regulate itself

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a self-activating sprinkler system

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: self-activating, self-moving, self-regulating

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From self- + acting.