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• 1 English
  • 1.1 Etymology
  • 1.2 Noun
    * 1.2.1 Translations

English

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Etymology

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From self- +‎ mastery.

Noun

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self-mastery (uncountable)

1. The conscious control of one's behaviour.
   Synonyms: self-command, self-control, self-discipline, self-regulation
   Antonym: undisciplinedness
   Hyponym: self-restraint
   Coordinate terms: self-awareness, self-criticism
   Near-synonym: willpower
   Self-mastery matters for everyone.

Translations

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conscious control of one's own behaviour — see self-control,‎ self-discipline,‎ self-restraint

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