self-
Prefix
Meaning
of, by, in or with oneself or itself
automatic
self-
self
self- + cwalu (“killing”) → selfcwalu (“suicide”)
self- + -dōm (“-dom”) → selfdōm (“independence”)
self- + -wille (“willing”) → selfwille (“voluntary”)
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Examples
The isolation of every human soul and the necessity of self- dependence must give each individual the right to choose his own surroundings.
We do not have to make self- sacrifice a necessary element of altruism. We can regard people as altruists because of the kind of interests they have rather than because they are sacrificing their interests.
No one can find inner peace except by working, not in a self- centered way, but for the whole human family.
The only clothes Amanda has are the ones on her back. (Kyrian) From what I saw, she had no clothes whatsoever on her back. Her front neither. (Nick) One day, Gaitor bait... (Kyrian) Note to self- be nice to woman, keep mouth shut. (Nick)
Mach-5, the speed at which stress can't keep up, is simply forward motion. But it has to be self- propelled. Note that people in cars are still stressed.
Nothing adds such dignity to character as the recognition of ones self- sovereignty.