self-fulfilling

self-fulfilling
/self"fool fil"ing/, adj.
1. characterized by or bringing about self-fulfillment.
2. happening or brought about as a result of being foretold, expected, or talked about: a self-fulfilling prophecy.
[1950-55]

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