self-adjustingadj.

Brit.

/ˌsɛlfəˈdʒʌstɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˌsɛlfəˈdʒəstɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, adjusting adj.

Etymology: < self- prefix + adjusting adj.

That modifies its form or mode of action automatically as required; capable of adapting to different circumstances or situations.Frequently of a device or appliance.

ΚΠ

1807 Morning Post 2 Oct. 1/4 (advt.) Patent self-adjusting Truss for Ruptures.

1851 Sci. Amer. 6 Dec. 94/2 I claim, first, the peculiar form and mode of adjusting the riving plate, the same being self-adjusting by means of the spring upon which it rests.

1894 Pop. Sci. Monthly June 184 Nature is..more self-adjusting than his system contemplates.

1946 Cosmopolitan Oct. 103 (advt.) Its exclusive self-adjusting brakes, variable ratio steering and numerous self-acting controls leave you little to do but watch where you're going.

2016 Toronto Star (Nexis) 16 July t7 The self-adjusting, match-anyone powder immediately evens out any skin tone by highlighting the dominant pigment.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	self-adjusting
释义	self-adjustingadj. Brit. /ˌsɛlfəˈdʒʌstɪŋ/, U.S. /ˌsɛlfəˈdʒəstɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, adjusting adj. Etymology: < self- prefix + adjusting adj. That modifies its form or mode of action automatically as required; capable of adapting to different circumstances or situations.Frequently of a device or appliance. ΚΠ 1807 Morning Post 2 Oct. 1/4 (advt.) Patent self-adjusting Truss for Ruptures. 1851 Sci. Amer. 6 Dec. 94/2 I claim, first, the peculiar form and mode of adjusting the riving plate, the same being self-adjusting by means of the spring upon which it rests. 1894 Pop. Sci. Monthly June 184 Nature is..more self-adjusting than his system contemplates. 1946 Cosmopolitan Oct. 103 (advt.) Its exclusive self-adjusting brakes, variable ratio steering and numerous self-acting controls leave you little to do but watch where you're going. 2016 Toronto Star (Nexis) 16 July t7 The self-adjusting, match-anyone powder immediately evens out any skin tone by highlighting the dominant pigment. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1807
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