Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
self-explanatory
Adjective
self-ik-splan-uh-tawr-ee
Definition
Not needing further explanation; clear and easy to understand on its own.
Examples
- The instructions were self-explanatory, so I didn’t need any help.
- Her expression was self-explanatory; she was clearly surprised.
- The diagram is self-explanatory and shows how to assemble the furniture.
Meaning
When something is described as self-explanatory, it means that the information or context provided makes it clear without requiring additional details.
Synonyms
- obvious
- clear
- straightforward
- evident
- apparent
