self-referential
[/ˌsɛlf ˌrɛfəˈrenʃəl/]
adjective
autorreferencial
1. referring to oneself or itself; making reference to its own nature, form, or content
The novel is self-referential, constantly reminding the reader that it is a work of fiction.
O romance é autorreferencial, constantemente lembrando o leitor que é uma obra de ficção.
2. in logic and mathematics, a statement or definition that refers to itself
This self-referential statement creates a logical paradox.
Esta declaração autorreferencial cria um paradoxo lógico.
3. excessively focused on one's own thoughts, feelings, or circumstances
His self-referential humor made the audience uncomfortable.
Seu humor autorreferencial deixou o público desconfortável.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian and American literary criticism, film studies, and academic philosophy. In contemporary culture, self-referential humor and meta-commentary are particularly popular in internet culture, memes, and postmodern art. The concept reflects a broader cultural trend toward irony and awareness of artificiality in media.
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