be independent of — not influenced by or subject to; free from reliance on
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: not influenced by or subject to; free from reliance on
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi ˌɪndɪˈpendənt ʌv/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks she's independent of me, but still meows for treats every hour.
- The research results should be independent of the researcher's personal opinions.
- He claims to be independent of his parents, but still lives in their basement.
be independent of
NOUN[/bi ˌɪndɪˈpendənt ʌv/]
not influenced by or subject to; free from reliance on
not influenced by or subject to; free from reliance on
No longer dependent on any attendant, she walks independent!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase derives from Latin in- (not) + dependere (to hang from), originally meaning 'not hanging from' or 'not reliant upon'. The term evolved through Old French and Middle English to denote freedom from reliance or control by another.
Breakdown
in- (not, negation) + depend (from Latin dependere, to hang from) + -ent (adjective suffix) + of (preposition indicating separation or non-reliance).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks she's independent of me, but still meows for treats every hour.”
“The research results should be independent of the researcher's personal opinions.”
“He claims to be independent of his parents, but still lives in their basement.”
“The organization's decisions are independent of political pressure.”
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