"self-set" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From self- + set. Etymology templates: {{af|en|self-|set}} self- + set Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} self-set (not comparable)
  1. Of something that sets itself or is set by oneself. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-self-set-en-adj-cQgL-V2J Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with self- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 65 35 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with self-: 60 40
  2. Of plants, especially from seed, that germinate and grow without being planted or sown, and without any person's involvement. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-self-set-en-adj-RpSRdIK0

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