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

Example Sentences

The impact it is having on the gentlemen who attend the group, which meets in the town of Otley every Monday, is self-evident.

From BBC

Such a conclusion is not an extraordinary one that requires extraordinary evidence; it is self-evident and obvious to any thinking and reasonable human being.

From Salon

If one believes in the concept of self-governance, it's self-evident that the people should have access to trustworthy sources of information.

From Salon

It’s self-evident that Norris needs to start pulling back more points at each race from now on.

From BBC

This all seems self-evident, but sure, up for debate on the grounds of subjectivity.

From Salon

Related Words

• inescapable
• undeniable
• understandable
• unquestionable