self-energy

noun

the portion of the elementary particle's mass due to the interaction with its environment

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Meanings

nounself-energy (plural self-energies)

plural self-energies

  1. natural sciencesthe portion of the elementary particle's mass due to the interaction with its environment
  2. psychotherapyA state of internal calm, curiosity, compassion, and confidence considered to be the natural, core essence of a person; the "healing agent" within Internal Family Systems therapy.

    2021, Frank Anderson, "Frank Anderson, MD", Therapy Wisdom:

Origin

From self- + energy.

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self-energy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/self-energy

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “self-energy,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/self-energy.

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