autological

English

/ˌɔː.təʊˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/, /ˌɑːtoʊˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

adj
Definitions
  • (grammar) Of a phrase (especially an adjective), possessing the property it describes.

Etymology

Borrowed from German autologisch derived from Ancient Greek αὐτός (self, same, oneself, very).

Origin

Ancient Greek

αὐτός

Gloss

self, same, oneself, very

Concept
Semantic Field

Kinship

Ontological Category

Other

Kanji

自, 己

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