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self-evident
This term describes a truth that is so apparent it requires no external proof or logical derivation. It carries a tone of absolute certainty and is frequently employed in legal, philosophical, or political discourse to establish a foundational premise that is beyond dispute.
Because it functions as a compound adjective, it is typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb. It suggests a level of transparency where the evidence is contained within the statement itself, making further argument redundant.
Meanings
Examples
We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal.
It is self-evident that the company needs a new marketing strategy to survive.
The conclusion seemed self-evident to everyone in the room.
Why are you explaining this to me when the answer is self-evident?
The link between smoking and lung cancer is now self-evident.
It should be self-evident that you cannot enter the lab without a mask.
The evidence was so overwhelming that the guilt of the suspect was self-evident.
Is it really self-evident or am I just missing something obvious?