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self-reinforcing

self-reinforcing is the present participle of self-reinforce.

Meaning of self-reinforce

Verb

self-reinforce (third-person singular simple present self-reinforces, present participle self-reinforcing, simple past and past participle self-reinforced)

  1. (intransitive, uncommon) To reinforce or strengthen itself.

Adjective

self-reinforcing

  1. That reinforces or strengthens itself.

Questions about self-reinforcing

What does self-reinforcing mean?
Self-reinforcing means that reinforces or strengthens itself.
What is self-reinforcing the present participle of?
Self-reinforcing is the present participle of self-reinforce.
What part of speech is self-reinforcing?
Self-reinforcing is an adjective.

Words near self-reinforcing in the dictionary

  1. self-reinforcement
  2. self-reinforcements
  3. self-reinforcer
  4. self-reinforcers
  5. self-reinforces
  6. self-reinforcing
  7. self-reinvention
  8. self-reinventions
  9. self-reliance
  10. self-reliant
  11. self-religion

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