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self-evident

 

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Adjective self-evident has 1 sense
  1. axiomatic, self-evident, taken for granted - evident without proof or argument; "an axiomatic truth"; "we hold these truths to be self-evident"
    Antonym: unobvious (indirect, via obvious)

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Self-evident

Description

Self-evident is an adjective that refers to something that is easily and immediately understood or clear without need for further explanation or evidence.

Senses/Usages

Sense 1: Obvious

As an adjective, self-evident can be used to describe something that is obvious or apparent without requiring any reasoning or proof. It is a statement or fact that is readily accepted as true.

Example sentence: The conclusion that the sun rises in the east is self-evident to anyone who observes the movement of the celestial bodies.

Sense 2: Inherent

In a philosophical context, self-evident refers to a proposition or truth that is considered to be innately known or intuitive, requiring no external validation. It explains concepts that are understood to be true based on their inherent nature rather than external evidence.

Example sentence: In Descartes' philosophy, "I think, therefore I am" is regarded as a self-evident truth, as the very act of doubting proves one's existence.

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