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Word: Independent
Speech Type: Adjective
early 17th century (as an adjective): partly on the pattern of French indépendant
ˌɪndɪˈpɛnd(ə)nt
free from outside control; not subject to another's authority
Short Definition:free from outside control
Examples:- an independent nuclear deterrent
- the study is totally independent of central government
not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence
Short Definition:not depending on another for livelihood
Examples:- I wanted to remain independent in old age
capable of thinking or acting for oneself
Short Definition:capable of thinking or acting for oneself
Examples:- advice for independent travellers
not connected with another or with each other; separate
Short Definition:separate
Examples:- treating each factory as an independent unit of production
- the legislature and the judicature are independent of one another
Word: Independent
Speech Type: Noun
ˌɪndɪˈpɛnd(ə)nt
an independent person or body
Short Definition:independent person or body
Examples:- one of the few independents left in the music business
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