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Definition of self-perpetuating adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

self-perpetuating

adjective
 
/ˌself pəˈpetʃueɪtɪŋ/
 
/ˌself pərˈpetʃueɪtɪŋ/
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  1. continuing without any outside influence
    • Revenge leads to a self-perpetuating cycle of violence.
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