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adj
Standing or existing by one's own (or something's own) power, ability or competence; not reliant on others; independent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Synonyms: stand-alone, freestanding
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Lacking affixes; being a stem.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From self- + standing. Compare Dutch zelfstandig (“independent”), German selbstständig (“independent, self-reliant”).
