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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adjective self–ev·i·dent \ˈself-ˈe-və-dənt\

: clearly true and requiring no proof <self-evident truths>

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