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`1in·de·pen·dent
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` adjective \ˌin-də-ˈpen-dənt\
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`Definition of INDEPENDENT
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`: not dependent: as
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`a (1) : not subject to control by others : SELF-GOVERNING (2) :
`not affiliated with a larger controlling unit <an independent
`bookstore>
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`b (1) : not requiring or relying on something else : not
`contingent <an independent conclusion> (2) : not looking to
`others for one's opinions or for guidance in conduct (3) : not
`bound by or committed to a political party
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`c (1) : not requiring or relying on others (as for care or
`livelihood) <independent of her parents> (2) : being enough
`to free one from the necessity of working for a living <a
`person of independent means>
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`d : showing a desire for freedom <an independent manner>
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`e (1) : not determined by or capable of being deduced or
`derived from or expressed in terms of members (as axioms or
`equations) of the set under consideration; especially : having
`linear independence <an independent set of vectors> (2) :
`having the property that the joint probability (as of events or
`samples) or the joint probability density function (as of
`random variables) equals the product of the probabilities or
`probability density functions of separate occurrence
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`capitalized : of or relating to the Independents
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`a : MAIN 5 <an independent clause>
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`2 3
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`b : neither deducible from nor incompatible with another
`statement <independent postulates>
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`— in·de·pen·dent·ly adverb
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`Examples of INDEPENDENT
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`The country recently became independent.
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`They have a good deal of independent authority.
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`She has an independent income.
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`Another laboratory has provided independent confirmation
`of the test results.
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`She is a very independent person.
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`She has an independent mind.
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`They lead an independent life.
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`First Known Use of INDEPENDENT
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`1611
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`Related to INDEPENDENT
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`Synonyms
`self–sufficient, self-dependent, self-reliant, self-subsistent,
`self-subsisting, self-supported, self-supporting, self-
`sustained, self-sustaining
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`Antonyms
`dependent, reliant
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`Related Words
`autonomous, free, self-determining; potent, powerful,
`resilient, strong
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`Near Antonyms
`helpless, inadequate, incompetent, insufficient; impotent,
`weak
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`Rhymes with INDEPENDENT
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`codependent
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`2independent noun
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`Definition of INDEPENDENT
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`capitalized : a sectarian of an English religious movement for
`congregational autonomy originating in the late 16th century,
`giving rise to Congregationalists, Baptists, and Friends, and
`forming one of the major political groupings of the period of
`Cromwell
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`: one that is independent; especially often capitalized : one
`that is not bound by or definitively committed to a political
`party
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` See independent defined for English-language learners »
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`Examples of INDEPENDENT
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`She registered to vote as an Independent.
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`First Known Use of INDEPENDENT
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`1644
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`wilsonjcqln041 (signed in using yahoo)
`I like it because I am independent.
`and I'm glad.
`Reply · Like· November 6, 2012 at 5:09pm
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`Chris Ramsden Donaldson · Bronx, New York
`This is by far my favorite word. That is what every young person
`wants.
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`Dominiku Kawaii · 136 subscribers
`my father and my granmother tryning to me seem like a spoiled
`dependent brat when I'm actually the total opposite. I had to look up
`the word so they can understand.
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`Peter Listo · Top Commenter
`I am looking for a name that defines the independent woman who
`likes to unwind at a club on the weekends for a new ruby red
`grapefruit perfume.
`Reply · Like· September 23, 2011 at 10:19am
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