self-starting

adjective

self-start·​ing ˌself-ˈstär-tiŋ How to pronounce self-starting (audio)
: capable of starting by oneself or itself

Examples of self-starting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But there's also a scrappy, self-starting mentality that continues to serve as its engine. Anna Washenko, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024 One child might be a self-starting scholarship winner, while the other needs rehab. Amy Dickinson, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024 The heartbroken mother chronicled her family's life pre- and post-tragedy and told readers about Natalee's self-starting, warm demeanor. David K. Li, NBC News, 11 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-starting was in 1850

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“Self-starting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-starting. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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