independent

1 of 2

adjective

in·de·pen·dent ˌin-də-ˈpen-dənt How to pronounce independent (audio)

: not dependent: such as

a(1)

: not subject to control by others : self-governing

(2)

: not affiliated with a larger controlling unit

an independent bookstore

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

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

: showing a desire for freedom

an independent manner

e(1)

: not determined by or capable of being deduced or derived from or expressed in terms of members (such 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

capitalized : of or relating to the Independents

: main sense 5

an independent clause

: neither deducible from nor incompatible with another statement

independent postulates

independently adverb

independent

2 of 2

noun

: one that is independent

especially, often capitalized : one that is not bound by or definitively committed to a political party

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

Example Sentences

Adjective The country recently became independent. They have a good deal of independent authority. She has an independent income. Another laboratory has provided independent confirmation of the test results. She is a very independent person. She has an independent mind. They lead an independent life. Noun She registered to vote as an Independent. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The campaign of Democrat Josh Shapiro said Mastriano’s refusal to accept an independent moderator blew up about a dozen invitations from news organizations and other groups.

Meg Kinnard, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Sep. 2022 The dominant party in the Scottish government is committed to an independent state and has promised to push for a new vote.

Stu Woo And Trefor Moss, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 Most independent producer/financiers would be glad to have one hot title up for sale in Toronto.

Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 The Justice Department is preparing to appeal a judge’s decision to name an independent arbiter to review records seized by the FBI from former President Donald Trump’s Florida home.

Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 The same report showed that just 15% of new independent directors had tech backgrounds.

Kristine Gill, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Mediawan was set up in 2015 by Pierre-Antoine Capton, Xavier Niel and Matthieu Pigass and has quickly grown to become one of Europe’s leading independent production groups, with more than 50 production labels across Europe and Senegal.

Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 If the borrower is still in school and independent, federal student loan forgiveness would be based on the borrower's income.

Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2022 Little Professor, one of Alabama’s oldest independent bookstores, is set to open a second Birmingham-area location.

Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2022

Noun

Notably, the debate did not feature either Libertarian Seth Cordell or Dennis Pyle, who will appear on the ballot in November as an independent.

Andrew Bahl And Jason Tidd, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 LaRose ruled last month that Maras failed to get enough petition signatures to qualify for the ballot as an independent, after her bid to run as a Republican failed when some of her petitions were rejected.

Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 Regalado filed to run in the November election as an independent after he was removed as a Democratic candidate for the seat in May. Brezik and Pelfrey challenged his candidacy at that time based on his voter history and felony conviction.

Carrie Napoleon, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 Windermere Prep, playing as an independent, has lacrosse standout Jackson Bennett at running back among its six returning starters.

J.c. Carnahan, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2022 Crist, a former Florida governor, has been a little bit of everything to everyone -- serving in his gubernatorial capacity as a Republican and then running (and losing) a bid for Senate as an independent.

Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2022 Betsy Johnson, a former Democratic state senator, is running for governor as an independent.

Britta Lokting, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 Nor is running as an independent, a move that might actually serve Trump's interests by splitting the conservative anti-Trump vote.

Arick Wierson And Bradley Honan, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 Ultimately, West, who appeared on the ballot in a dozen states as an independent after launching a last-minute campaign that summer, trailed behind President Joe Biden and Trump by tens of millions of votes.

Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

independent 1 of 2

adjective

in·de·pen·dent ˌin-də-ˈpen-dənt How to pronounce independent (audio)

: not under the control or rule of another

an independent country

: not connected with something else

an independent bookstore

: not depending on anyone else for money to live on

: thinking freely : not looking to others for guidance

an independent thinker

independent

2 of 2

noun

: an independent person

independent

adjective

as in autonomous

able to take care of oneself or itself without outside help an independent young man who moved out of his parents' house while still a college student

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

autonomous
powerful
self-sufficient
free
self-reliant
self-dependent
self-sustaining
self-supporting
self-sustained
self-subsistent
strong
self-supported
self-subsisting
self-determining
resilient
potent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

dependent
reliant
inadequate
incompetent
insufficient
weak
helpless
impotent

as in separate

not being under the rule or control of another finally they are an independent people, after centuries of domination by their more powerful neighbors

Synonyms & Similar Words

autonomous
separate
sovereign
democratic
freestanding
free
liberated
empowered
self-governing
self-governed
self-ruling
freed
republican
emancipated
sovran
freeborn
released
unsupervised
delivered
enfranchised
manumitted
redeemed
unconquered
unruled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

dependent
subject
nonautonomous
unfree
captive
bound
subordinate
subjugated
non-self-governing
subdued
fettered
enslaved
conquered
subservient
inferior

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of independent are autonomous, free, and sovereign. While all these words mean "not subject to the rule or control of another," independent implies a standing alone; applied to a state it implies lack of connection with any other having power to interfere with its citizens, laws, or policies.

the colony's struggle to become independent

Although the words autonomous and independent have much in common, autonomous stresses independence in matters pertaining to self-government.

in this denomination each congregation is regarded as autonomous

While in some cases nearly identical to independent, free stresses the complete absence of external rule and the full right to make all of one's own decisions.

you're free to do as you like

The synonyms sovereign and independent are sometimes interchangeable, but sovereign stresses the absence of a superior power and implies supremacy within a thing's own domain or sphere.

separate and sovereign armed services

单词	independent
释义	independent 1 of 2 adjective in·de·pen·dent ˌin-də-ˈpen-dənt 1 : not dependent: such as a(1) : not subject to control by others : self-governing (2) : not affiliated with a larger controlling unit an independent bookstore 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 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 d : showing a desire for freedom an independent manner e(1) : not determined by or capable of being deduced or derived from or expressed in terms of members (such 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 2 capitalized : of or relating to the Independents 3 a : main sense 5 an independent clause b : neither deducible from nor incompatible with another statement independent postulates independently adverb independent 2 of 2 noun 1 : one that is independent especially, often capitalized : one that is not bound by or definitively committed to a political party 2 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 Synonyms Adjective self-dependent self-reliant self-subsistent self-subsisting self-sufficient self-supported self-supporting self-sustained self-sustaining See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective The country recently became independent. They have a good deal of independent authority. She has an independent income. Another laboratory has provided independent confirmation of the test results. She is a very independent person. She has an independent mind. They lead an independent life. Noun She registered to vote as an Independent. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective The campaign of Democrat Josh Shapiro said Mastriano’s refusal to accept an independent moderator blew up about a dozen invitations from news organizations and other groups. Meg Kinnard, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Sep. 2022 The dominant party in the Scottish government is committed to an independent state and has promised to push for a new vote. Stu Woo And Trefor Moss, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 Most independent producer/financiers would be glad to have one hot title up for sale in Toronto. Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 The Justice Department is preparing to appeal a judge’s decision to name an independent arbiter to review records seized by the FBI from former President Donald Trump’s Florida home. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 The same report showed that just 15% of new independent directors had tech backgrounds. Kristine Gill, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Mediawan was set up in 2015 by Pierre-Antoine Capton, Xavier Niel and Matthieu Pigass and has quickly grown to become one of Europe’s leading independent production groups, with more than 50 production labels across Europe and Senegal. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 If the borrower is still in school and independent, federal student loan forgiveness would be based on the borrower's income. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2022 Little Professor, one of Alabama’s oldest independent bookstores, is set to open a second Birmingham-area location. Shauna Stuart \| Sstuart@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2022 Noun Notably, the debate did not feature either Libertarian Seth Cordell or Dennis Pyle, who will appear on the ballot in November as an independent. Andrew Bahl And Jason Tidd, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 LaRose ruled last month that Maras failed to get enough petition signatures to qualify for the ballot as an independent, after her bid to run as a Republican failed when some of her petitions were rejected. Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 Regalado filed to run in the November election as an independent after he was removed as a Democratic candidate for the seat in May. Brezik and Pelfrey challenged his candidacy at that time based on his voter history and felony conviction. Carrie Napoleon, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 Windermere Prep, playing as an independent, has lacrosse standout Jackson Bennett at running back among its six returning starters. J.c. Carnahan, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2022 Crist, a former Florida governor, has been a little bit of everything to everyone -- serving in his gubernatorial capacity as a Republican and then running (and losing) a bid for Senate as an independent. Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2022 Betsy Johnson, a former Democratic state senator, is running for governor as an independent. Britta Lokting, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 Nor is running as an independent, a move that might actually serve Trump's interests by splitting the conservative anti-Trump vote. Arick Wierson And Bradley Honan, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 Ultimately, West, who appeared on the ballot in a dozen states as an independent after launching a last-minute campaign that summer, trailed behind President Joe Biden and Trump by tens of millions of votes. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Adjective 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1644, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing independent independent assortment independent city independent contractor law of independent assortment independent variable independent suspension of independent means independent study independent clause semi-independent See More independent assortment independent city independent contractor law of independent assortment independent variable independent suspension of independent means independent study independent clause semi-independent See More Kids Definition independent 1 of 2 adjective in·de·pen·dent ˌin-də-ˈpen-dənt 1 : not under the control or rule of another an independent country 2 : not connected with something else an independent bookstore 3 : not depending on anyone else for money to live on 4 : thinking freely : not looking to others for guidance an independent thinker independent 2 of 2 noun : an independent person Legal Definition independent adjective in·de·pen·dent 1 : not dependent on others (as parents) for livelihood especially : not a dependent declared she was independent on her financial aid form 2 a : not affiliated with another usually larger unit an independent adjuster b : not contingent on something else an independent promise independent adjective 1 as in autonomous able to take care of oneself or itself without outside help an independent young man who moved out of his parents' house while still a college student Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance autonomous powerful self-sufficient free self-reliant self-dependent self-sustaining self-supporting self-sustained self-subsistent strong self-supported self-subsisting self-determining resilient potent Antonyms & Near Antonyms dependent reliant inadequate incompetent insufficient weak helpless impotent See More 2 as in separate not being under the rule or control of another finally they are an independent people, after centuries of domination by their more powerful neighbors Synonyms & Similar Words autonomous separate sovereign democratic freestanding free liberated empowered self-governing self-governed self-ruling freed republican emancipated sovran freeborn released unsupervised delivered enfranchised manumitted redeemed unconquered unruled Antonyms & Near Antonyms dependent subject nonautonomous unfree captive bound subordinate subjugated non-self-governing subdued fettered enslaved conquered subservient inferior See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of independent are autonomous, free, and sovereign. While all these words mean "not subject to the rule or control of another," independent implies a standing alone; applied to a state it implies lack of connection with any other having power to interfere with its citizens, laws, or policies. the colony's struggle to become independent Although the words autonomous and independent have much in common, autonomous stresses independence in matters pertaining to self-government. in this denomination each congregation is regarded as autonomous While in some cases nearly identical to independent, free stresses the complete absence of external rule and the full right to make all of one's own decisions. you're free to do as you like The synonyms sovereign and independent are sometimes interchangeable, but sovereign stresses the absence of a superior power and implies supremacy within a thing's own domain or sphere. separate and sovereign armed services
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