Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

self-actualization

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.46 in modern English

Syllables
self--ac-tu-al-iza-tion
IPA
31
Scrabble Score
17
Letters
7
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Psychological development that can be achieved when all basic and mental needs are fulfilled.

Uncountable

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What does self-actualization mean?
Psychological development that can be achieved when all basic and mental needs are fulfilled.
Where does self-actualization come from?
From self- + actualization. Probably applied in this sense by Abraham Maslow.

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