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independent
What does independent mean?
independent (adjective): free from external control and constraint.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use independent in a sentence?
- An independent mind. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- A series of independent judgments. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- Fiercely independent individualism. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce independent?
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does independent come from?
From Middle English independent, equivalent to in- + dependent.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are antonyms of independent?
Words related to independent
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “independent” mean?
capable of producing great physical force
Not quite: that's what strong means.
free from external control and constraint
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existing in possibility, not in actuality
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not given to gentleness or sentimentality
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