- self-taught
- self-taught [ ,self `tɔt ] adjectivepeople who are self-taught have learned particular skills by themselves, instead of being taught by someone
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
self-taught — /self tawt /, adj. 1. taught to oneself or by oneself to be (as indicated) without the aid of a formal education: self taught typing; a self taught typist. 2. learned by oneself: a self taught mastery of the guitar. [1715 25] * * * … Universalium
self-taught — adj having learned a skill or subject by reading about it, practising it etc yourself, rather than in a school ▪ She received some education at night school, but was largely self taught. ▪ a self taught pianist … Dictionary of contemporary English
Self-taught — a. Taught by one s own efforts. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
self-taught — self′ taught′ adj. 1) taught by oneself without the aid of formal instruction: a self taught typist[/ex] 2) learned by oneself • Etymology: 1715–25 … From formal English to slang
self-taught — [self′tôt′] adj. 1. having taught oneself through one s own efforts; self educated 2. learned by oneself without instruction … English World dictionary
self-taught — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ having acquired knowledge or skill on one s own initiative rather than through formal instruction or training … English terms dictionary
self-taught — ADJ If you are self taught, you have learned a skill by yourself rather than being taught it by someone else such as a teacher at school. Paul is self taught and became interested in photography just four years ago. ...a self taught musician … English dictionary
self-taught — UK [ˌself ˈtɔːt] / US [ˌself ˈtɔt] adjective people who are self taught have learnt particular skills by themselves, instead of being taught by someone … English dictionary
self-taught — adjective Date: 1725 1. having knowledge or skills acquired by one s own efforts without formal instruction < a self taught musician > 2. learned by oneself < self taught knowledge > … New Collegiate Dictionary
self-taught — adj. Self taught is used with these nouns: ↑artist, ↑musician, ↑painter … Collocations dictionary