Meaning & Definition of word "Independent"

Independent

/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

1. A person or entity that is not affiliated with a political party or organization.
- Example: The independent ran a strong campaign despite not having party support.

1. Not reliant on or controlled by others; self-sufficient.
- Example: She values her independent lifestyle and enjoys living on her own.
2. Not influenced or determined by something else; free from outside control.
- Example: The independent committee made decisions without any external pressure.
3. Not connected to or affiliated with a larger organization; separate.
- Example: He works for an independent film company that focuses on documentaries.
4. Having the ability to think or act freely.
- Example: An independent thinker does not blindly follow popular opinion.

●From Latin 'independens', meaning 'not hanging from, not dependent'.

independent study:

A self-directed study that is not governed by a curriculum.

independent contractor:

A person contracted to perform work for another entity but is not an employee.

independent variable:

A variable whose variation does not depend on that of another.

depend:

To rely on; to be contingent upon.

independence:

The state of being independent.

dependency:

The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.

Meaning: Going solo

● Example Sentence: She's been going solo ever since she moved out.

Meaning: Flying solo

● Example Sentence: He's flying solo this weekend.