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self–evident
adjective self–ev·i·dent \-dənt, -ˌdent\
: clearly true and requiring no proof or explanation
Full Definition of SELF-EVIDENT
: evident without proof or reasoning
— self–ev·i·dent·ly adverb
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First Known Use of SELF-EVIDENT
1671
Related to SELF-EVIDENT
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- prima facie, self-evident
SELF-EVIDENT Defined for Kids
self–evident
adjective self–ev·i·dent \ˈself-ˈe-və-dənt\
Definition of SELF-EVIDENT for Kids
: clearly true and requiring no proof <self-evident truths>
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