Independent
/ɪnˈdɛpəndənt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Not influenced or controlled by others; autonomous in decision-making.
An independent contractor sets their own work schedule.
- (adj.) Not dependent on something else for existence or support.
The company is financially independent.
Forms
- independently
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Commentary
Use 'independent' to clarify absence of control or reliance, especially in contracts or governance contexts.
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