Self-evident

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Obviously true, and requiring no proof, argument or explanation, axiomatic. not-comparable

    "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

Adjective
  1. 1
    evident without proof or argument wordnet

Synonyms

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absoluteactualadmitting no questionapparentaxiomaticaxiomatic

Example

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"That Jordan replaced the main engine in this experiment is self-evident."

Etymology

From self- + evident.

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