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- pronunciation:
- In
dih
pen
d
 nt
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
not ruled by another; ruling oneself.
France is an independent nation.- synonyms:
- free, sovereign
- antonyms:
- dependent
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| definition 2: |
separate or without connection.
This telephone line is independent from the others in the building.- synonyms:
- distinct, individual, separate
- antonyms:
- connected, dependent, subject
- similar words:
- free, single
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| definition 3: |
not needing the support or advice of another; self-sufficient.
She makes enough money to be an independent person.- synonyms:
- self-sufficient
- antonyms:
- dependent, helpless
- similar words:
- carefree, proud
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| related words: |
alone, lone, original, solitary |
| derivation: |
independently (adv.) |
The word independent
contains the following parts:
in-2
Latin
prefix
that means not, without
  More about this word part:
The prefix in-2 occurs in Latin loanwords and attaches to Latinate bases. The bases of most words prefixed with in-2 are independent
adjectives (inadvertent, incognizant), although the base adjective may no longer be in widespread use (as with incessant
). Exceptions include iniquitous and indignant
. -in 2 has multiple forms, as the 'n' sound in in-2 assimilates to the initial sound of the base to which it is attached. See the assimilated forms ig-, il-2, im-2, and ir-2.
Example words:
inaccurate, inappropriate, inaudible, incapable, incessant, incompetent, incomplete, incomprehensible, inconceivable, inconclusive, inconsiderate, inconspicuous, inconvenient, incorrect, incredible, incredulous, incurable, indefinite, independence, independent, indignant, indirect, individual, indivisible, inedible, inefficient, inequality, inert, inevitable, inexpensive, infinite, informal, infrequent, injure, injury, insane, insolent, insomnia, invaluable, invincible, invisible, irregular
pend, pens
Latin
root
that means hang; weigh; spend
Example words:
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