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self-referent

/ˌselfˈref.ər.ənt/

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adjective

C2formalcommontechnical/ˌselfˈref.ər.ənt/

Describes something that refers back to itself; often used in logic, grammar, or philosophy to denote a statement or concept that is defined in terms of itself.

  • 🇷🇺Описывает то, что ссылается само на себя; часто используется в логике, грамматике или философии для обозначения утверждения или понятия, которое определяется через само себя.
  1. Referring to itself C1 formal

    Describing something that makes reference to itself, often in logic, language, or systems.

    • The sentence 'This statement is false' is a classic example of a self-referent paradox.
    • In computer science, a self-referent function calls itself recursively.
    • The artist created a self-referent painting that included a miniature version of itself.

    🇷🇺Самореферентный

    Synonyms: reflexive

  • more self-referent comparative form
  • most self-referent superlative form