Word: Independent

Pronunciation

/ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/

Definitions

• Adjective: Not influenced or controlled by others; free from outside control or support; self-reliant. For example: “She is an independent thinker who never blindly follows trends.”

  Example Sentence: “After graduation, he decided to live independently, supporting himself without financial assistance from his parents.”

• Noun: A person who is not affiliated with any particular group, especially in politics. For instance: “Many independents voted for the third-party candidate.”

  Example Sentence: “As an independent, she can vote for whichever candidate aligns best with her views.”

Phrases

• “Independent variable”: In science or statistics, a variable that is manipulated or changed by the experimenter to observe its effect on another variable (dependent variable).
• “Independent contractor”: A self-employed individual hired to complete specific tasks or projects for a client but not as an employee.
• “Go independent”: To break away from a larger organization, political party, or group to work or act alone.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The country gained independence from its colonial ruler in the early 20th century.”
• Noun: “Several independents were elected to Congress, promising to bring fresh perspectives to Washington.”

Synonyms

• Autonomous
• Self-governing
• Unaffiliated
• Free-standing
• Nonpartisan
• Self-reliant
• Sovereign
• Unattached