self-contained
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kənˈteɪnd, ˌsɛlf- adjective
1.
containing in oneself or itself all that is necessary; independent.
2.
reserved or uncommunicative.
3.
self-controlled or self-possessed.
4.
(of a machine or mechanism) complete in itself.
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World English Dictionary
| self-contained | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | containing within itself all parts necessary for completeness |
| 2. | (of a flat) having its own kitchen, bathroom, and lavatory not shared by others and usually having its own entrance |
| 3. | able or tending to keep one's feelings, thoughts, etc, to oneself; reserved |
| 4. | able to control one's feelings or emotions in the presence of others |
| self-con'tainedly | |
| —adv | |
| self-con'tainedness | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
Recreational vehicles need to be self-contained here as well.
By all accounts the self-contained world they created there every summer was dedicated unabashedly to pleasure.
The hydro-pneumo system uses a self-contained air-and-water turbine system as a motor.
Privately run, both mobile home parks have open spots for self-contained units with no restriction on the length of the stay.
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