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self-evident
[ self-ev-i-duhnt, self- ]
adjective
- evident in itself without proof or demonstration; axiomatic.
Synonyms: self-explanatory, obvious
self-evident
adjective
- containing its own evidence or proof without need of further demonstration
Derived Forms
- ˌself-ˈevidence, noun
- ˌself-ˈevidently, adverb
Other Words From
- self-evi·dence noun
- self-evi·dent·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of self-evident1
Example Sentences
Both men walked away from religion in their youth, although some of those early experiences have clearly stayed with them — the parallels between faith and art self-evident if one wants to look for them.
In our imaginary country where logic might prevail, how best would the country proceed from this obvious revelation — even years after the self-evident truth was printed and distributed?
“This investor conference is a true windfall ... and — most importantly — the message becomes self-evident,” the notebook read.
The truth is, however, that the squalid nature of this transaction was always self-evident.
And, until Democrats, too, figure out how to message ambiently, they’ll find themselves fighting not just a candidate but what the public holds to be self-evident truths.
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