Self-actualization


[self-ak-choo-uh-luh-zey-shuh n, self-ak-] /ˈsɛlfˌæk tʃu ə ləˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌsɛlf æk-/
noun, Psychology.
1.
the achievement of one’s full potential through creativity, independence, spontaneity, and a grasp of the real world.
self-actualization
noun
1.
(psychol) the process of establishing oneself as a whole person, able to develop one’s abilities and to understand oneself

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  • Self-addressed

    [self-uh-drest] /ˈsɛlf əˈdrɛst/ adjective 1. addressed for return to the sender. self-addressed adjective 1. addressed for return to the sender 2. directed to oneself: a self-addressed remark

  • Self-adhesive

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  • Self-adjustment

    [self-uh-juhst-muh nt, self-] /ˈsɛlf əˈdʒʌst mənt, ˌsɛlf-/ noun 1. adjustment of oneself or itself, as to the environment. 2. the process of resolving one’s problems or reactions to stress without outside intervention.


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