Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

self-propelled

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.47 in modern English

Syllables: self--pro-pelled
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having its own means of propulsion that moves with it.

Example Sentences

"Of particular note were two self-propelled fire-fighting vehicles, adapted from Drewry railcars, enabling a rapid response to a fire anywhere on the extensive site."

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English propelled English self-propelled From self- + propelled.

Phrases

self-powered

Frequently Paired Words

self-powered

Synonyms

automotive self-propelling

Questions

What does self-propelled mean?: Having its own means of propulsion that moves with it.
Where does self-propelled come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English propelled English self-propelled From self- + propelled.

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