/self"stud"ee/ , n. , pl. self-studies , adj.
n.
1. the study of something by oneself, as through books, records, etc., without direct supervision or attendance in a class: She learned to read German by self-study.
2. the study of oneself; self-examination.
adj.
3. designed for or accomplished by self-study: a self-study course for learning German.
[ 1675-85 ]