independent (Meaning)
independent (n)
a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them
independent (a)
free from external control and constraint
(of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence
independent (s)
(of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
not controlled by a party or interest group
independent (a.)
Not dependent; free; not subject to control by others; not relying on others; not subordinate; as, few men are wholly independent.
Affording a comfortable livelihood; as, an independent property.
Not subject to bias or influence; not obsequious; self-directing; as, a man of an independent mind.
Expressing or indicating the feeling of independence; free; easy; bold; unconstrained; as, an independent air or manner.
Separate from; exclusive; irrespective.
Belonging or pertaining to, or holding to the doctrines or methods of, the Independents.
Not dependent upon another quantity in respect to value or rate of variation; -- said of quantities or functions.
Not bound by party; exercising a free choice in voting with either or any party.
independent (n.)
One who believes that an organized Christian church is complete in itself, competent to self-government, and independent of all ecclesiastical authority.
One who does not acknowledge an obligation to support a party's candidate under all circumstances; one who exercises liberty in voting.
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independent Sentence Examples
- Sarah was an independent woman who made her own decisions without relying on others.
- The company operates independently, without any external control or influence.
- The judge ruled that the child was capable of living independently from their parents.
- The elderly couple lived independently in their own home, with assistance from a part-time caregiver.
- The teenagers organized an independent study group to prepare for their exams.
- The reporter conducted an independent investigation into the scandal, uncovering new evidence.
- The government is working towards making the country economically independent by reducing reliance on imports.
- The student was granted an independent research grant to pursue their innovative project.
- The scientist pursued independent research that led to groundbreaking discoveries.
- The organization promotes independent living skills among individuals with disabilities.
FAQs About the word independent
a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics), a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of
autonomous, powerful, self-reliant, free, self-sustained, self-sustaining, self-sufficient, self-dependent, self-determining, self-subsistent
dependent,dependent, weak, helpless, insufficient, weak, reliant, inadequate, helpless, incompetent
Sarah was an independent woman who made her own decisions without relying on others.
The company operates independently, without any external control or influence.
The judge ruled that the child was capable of living independently from their parents.
The elderly couple lived independently in their own home, with assistance from a part-time caregiver.
