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self–fulfilling
adjective self–ful·fill·ing \ˌself-fül-ˈfi-liŋ\
: becoming real or true because it was predicted or expected
: providing happiness and satisfaction
Full Definition of SELF-FULFILLING
1
: becoming real or true by virtue of having been predicted or expected <a self–fulfilling prophecy>
2
: marked by or achieving self-fulfillment
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First Known Use of SELF-FULFILLING
1876
Rhymes with SELF-FULFILLING
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