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- pronunciation:
- In
dih
pen
d
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
not ruled by another; self-governing.
an independent nation- synonyms:
- autonomous, free, sovereign
- antonyms:
- dependent
- similar words:
- irresponsible
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| definition 2: |
separate or unconnected.
an independent circuit- synonyms:
- detached, discrete, distinct, individual, isolated, separate, unattached
- antonyms:
- concerted, connected, dependent, subject
- similar words:
- autonomous, free, freestanding, single
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| definition 3: |
not needing the support or advice of another; self-sufficient.
an independent person who asks little of others- synonyms:
- self-reliant, self-sufficient, self-supporting
- antonyms:
- dependent, helpless, slavish
- similar words:
- carefree, freewheeling, proud, solvent, unattached, well-fixed
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| definition 4: |
having no affiliation to any political party or organization.
- similar words:
- neutral, nonpartisan
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| related words: |
absolute, alone, discrete, lone, original, outside, solitary |
adverb + (adj.)independent
economically, fiercely, financially, formerly, newly, politically, relatively, supposedly, wholly
(adj.)independent
+ noun
agency,
analyst,
audit,
auditor,
banker,
bookstore,
candidacy,
candidate,
commission,
confirmation,
consultant,
contractor,
counsel,
curator,
distributor,
entity,
entrepreneur,
evaluation,
expenditure,
film,
filmmaker,
format,
homeland,
inquiry,
investigation,
investigator,
journalist,
judgment,
judiciary,
label,
learner,
living,
monitoring,
observer,
operator,
organization,
oversight,
panel,
predictor,
producer,
prosecutor,
provider,
rater,
regression,
republic,
retailer,
review,
sample,
scholar,
sector,
state,
statute,
streak,
supplier,
suspension,
television,
testing,
thinker,
thinking,
validation,
variable,
verification
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
one who is not a member of any political party, or one who votes without regard to party affiliations.
- similar words:
- nonpartisan
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| related words: |
neutral |
adjective + (n.)independent
autonomous, conservative, liberal, minor, registered, remaining, self-described, so-called, weekly
verb + (n.)independent
appeal, attract, declare, register, switch
(n.)independent
+ verb
compete, favor, lean, split, swing, vote
noun + (n.)independent
appeal, ballot, energy, existence, majority, moderate, newspaper, party, percent, poll, primary, psychology, supporter, variance, vote, voter
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| derivation: |
independently (adv.) |
The word independent
contains the following parts:
in-2
Latin
prefix
that means not, without
  More about this word part:
The prefix in-2 occurs in Latin loanwords and attaches to Latinate bases. The bases of most words prefixed with in-2 are independent
adjectives ( inadvertent
, incognizant
), although the base adjective may no longer be in widespread use (as with incessant
). Exceptions include iniquitous
and indignant
. -in 2 has multiple forms, as the 'n' sound in in-2 assimilates to the initial sound of the base to which it is attached. See the assimilated forms ig-, il-2, im-2, and ir-2.
Example words:
inaccurate, inadvertent, inalienable, inanimate, inappropriate, inapt, inarticulate, inaudible, inauspicious, incapable, incessant, incest, incognito, incognizant, incommensurate, incommodious, incompetent, incomplete, incomprehensible, inconceivable, inconclusive, incongruous, inconsiderate, inconsonant, inconspicuous, inconvenient, incorporeal, incorrect, incorrigible, incorrupt, incredible, incredulous, incurable, indecorous, indefeasible, indefinite, indelible, indemnify, independence, independent, indescribable, indestructible, indignant, indirect, indispose, indistinct, individual, indivisible, indolent, indomitable, indubitable, inedible, ineffable, inefficient, ineluctable, inept, inequality, inequity, ineradicable, inert, inevitable, inexorable, inexpensive, inexpiable, inexplicable, infallible, infamous, infelicitous, infidel, infidelity, infinite, infinitesimal, infirmity, informal, infrequent, inimical, inimitable, iniquitous, iniquity, injure, injury, innocuous, innominate, inordinate, insane, insatiable, inscrutable, inseparable, insipid, insolent, insomnia, insouciant, insuperable, intangible, interminable, intractable, intransigent, intransitive, intrepid, invaluable, inveracity, invincible, invisible, irregular
pend, pens
Latin
root
that means hang; weigh; spend
Example words:
append, appendix, depend, dependable, dependent, independence, independent, pendulum, suspend, suspense, expend, expensive, pensive, impend
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