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/
Korean meaning: 독립적인, 자립적인
Korean pronunciation: 인-디-펜-던트 (강세: 펜)
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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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '매달리지 않는' 즉 '의존하지 않는'이라는 뜻에서 시작되었습니다. 마치 나뭇가지에 매달린 원숭이가 줄을 놓고 자유롭게 뛰어다니는 모습을 상상해보세요!
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📝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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