self-generated meaning

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self-generated (adjective): happening or arising without apparent external cause.

self-generated has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

self-generated as an adjective

  1. happening or arising without apparent external cause
    • spontaneous laughter
    • spontaneous combustion
    • a spontaneous abortion

    Synonyms: spontaneous

    Similar: impulsive, intuitive, natural

  2. originating from the self

    Synonyms: self-produced

    Similar: autogenous

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