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self–contained
adjective self–con·tained \-kən-ˈtānd\
: not requiring help or support from anyone or anything else : complete by itself
: tending to keep thoughts and feelings private and to deal with things without help from other people
: having a kitchen and bathroom
Full Definition of SELF-CONTAINED
1
a : complete in itself : independent <a self–contained machine> <a self–contained program of study> b : built-in <a lectern with a self–contained light fixture>
2
a : showing self-control b : formal and reserved in manner
— self–con·tained·ly \-ˈtā-nəd-lē, -ˈtānd-lē\ adverb
— self–con·tained·ness \-ˈtā-nəd-nəs, -ˈtān(d)-nəs\ noun
— self–con·tain·ment \-ˈtān-mənt\ noun
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