independent — free from outside control; not subject to another's authority
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: free from outside control; not subject to another's authority
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks she's completely independent, but she still meows for food every two hours.
- Korea became an independent nation in 1945.
- She opened an independent coffee shop that serves pizza-flavored coffee.
independent
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/]
free from outside control; not subject to another's authority
A young woman cooks independently in her own kitchen
No longer dependent on the superintendent - now independent!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word derives from Latin, combining the prefix 'in-' (not) with 'dependere' (to hang down, rely upon). The term originally meant 'not hanging upon' or 'not relying upon,' expressing freedom from dependence or external support.
Breakdown
in- (not) + dependent (from Latin dependere: de- (down) + pendere (to hang, hang upon)). The suffix '-ent' forms an adjective indicating a state or condition.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks she's completely independent, but she still meows for food every two hours.”
“Korea became an independent nation in 1945.”
“She opened an independent coffee shop that serves pizza-flavored coffee.”
“Students should develop independent thinking skills.”
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