Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
self-referential
Adjective
/ˌsɛlfˈrɛf.ərˈɛn.ʃəl/
Definition
Relating to something that refers back to itself.
Examples
- This poem is self-referential because it discusses its own creation.
- A self-referential statement can have various interpretations.
- The novel is self-referential, as it comments on its own storytelling methods.
Meaning
Self-referential describes something that contains references to itself or relates to itself in some way.
Synonyms
- Self-referent
- Self-referentially
