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• Префикс или соединительная форма, используемая для образования прилагательных и существительных, указывающих на что-то, относящееся к себе или самому себе, часто подразумевающее автономию или самоотнесение.

A prefix or combining form used to form adjectives and nouns indicating something relating to oneself or itself, often implying autonomy or self-reference.

1. Self-referentialB2formal

   Relating to or designating the same person or thing; used in compound words to indicate action directed back upon the subject.

   Само-

   • Self-care is important for mental health.
   • He has a self-destructive habit of procrastinating.
   • The company promotes self-improvement among its employees.

   Синонимыreflexive

• Существительное, обозначающее сущность, личность или идентичность человека или предмета, отличающуюся от других.

A noun referring to the essential being, personality, or identity of a person or thing, distinct from others.

1. Individual identityB2formal

   The essential being of a person, distinct from others.

   Личность

   • She is trying to find her true self.
   • He lost his sense of self after the accident.
   • Meditation helps you connect with your inner self.

   Синонимыegoessenceidentityindividualitypersonasoulspirit

2. Personal interest or advantageB2formal

   One's own interest or welfare, often in a selfish context.

   Личная выгода

   • He acted out of self-interest rather than generosity.
   • Her decision was based purely on self-preservation.
   • The politician's actions were motivated by self-promotion.

   Синонимыegoismegotismself-centerednessself-interestself-regardself-seekingselfishness

   Антонимыaltruismself-sacrificeselflessness

3. Personality or characterB2formal

   The combination of characteristics that make up a person's nature.

   Личность

   • Her kind self always helps others.
   • He showed his true self when under pressure.
   • The therapy helped her become her best self.

   Синонимыcharacteregoessenceidentityindividualitynaturepersonalitypsychesoul