self-evident

adjective

self-ev·​i·​dent ˌself-ˈe-və-dənt 

-ˌdent

: evident without proof or reasoning

self-evidently adverb

Synonyms

• axiomatic
• prima facie

Examples of self-evident in a Sentence

the self-evident truth that all people have the right of self-determination

Recent Examples on the Web

But most of the records had long been available; the big difference here is that some of the (mostly self-evident) names and sources are revealed. —Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025

In the self-evident truth that all people are created equal, all means all. —Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2025

In the self-evident truth that 'all people are created equal,' all means all. —Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025

Matching the rhetoric of today The Space Force's fresh candor about orbital warfare should be self-evident, according to Saltzman. —Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-evident

• evident

Kids Definition

self-evident

adjective

self-ev·​i·​dent

ˈsel-ˈfev-əd-ənt,

-ə-ˌdent

: having no need of proof

self-evident truths