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/
Korean meaning: ~에 의존하지 않는, ~로부터 독립적인
Korean pronunciation: 비 인디**펜**던트 오브
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'in-(not) + dependere(to hang from)'에서 유래. 원래 '매달려 있지 않은' 상태를 의미했습니다.
🎵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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.