Self-referential
Pronunciation: /ˈsɛɫf- ˈɹəfɝˈɛnˈtiˈæɫ/
Self-referential (adj)
- Describes something that talks about itself, its own meaning, or its own role.
- Used for a message or work that includes information about itself rather than only outside facts.
- In a system or model, describes a process that uses its own output as part of what it calculates next.
Examples
- The book has a self-referential chapter about its own story.
- In the email, the subject line is self-referential and mentions itself.
Self-referential (adjective)
Examples
- The joke is self-referential, because it refers to itself.
- This rule is self-referential, since it refers to itself.