self-supporting
|self-sup-port-ing|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˌsɛlf səˈpɔrtɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˌsɛlf səˈpɔːtɪŋ/
independent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-supporting' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'support,' where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'support' means to bear or hold up.
Historical Evolution
'self-supporting' evolved from the concept of 'supporting oneself' in Middle English, eventually becoming the modern English adjective 'self-supporting'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to support oneself,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
able to support oneself financially or independently without external assistance.
After graduating, she became self-supporting and moved into her own apartment.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45