self-evident

[ self-ev-i-duhnt, self- ]

adjective

1. evident in itself without proof or demonstration; axiomatic.

   Synonyms: self-explanatory, obvious

self-evident

adjective

1. containing its own evidence or proof without need of further demonstration

Derived Forms

• ˌself-ˈevidence, noun
• ˌself-ˈevidently, adverb

Other Words From

• self-evi·dence noun
• self-evi·dent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-evident¹

First recorded in 1665–75

Related Words

• inescapable
• undeniable
• understandable
• unquestionable