verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To not require external or additional support; to be complete in itself. transitive, uncommon
2. 2
   To be wrapped up in oneself; to be reserved. transitive, uncommon

Etymology

From self- + contain.

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