independent
adjectiveHow many syllables in independent?
There are 4 syllables in the word independent.Divide independent into syllables:
in · de · pen · dent
How to pronounce independent:
Definition of independent:
- independent (adjective):
- not dependent such as
- free from external control and constraint.
- free from the influence or control of others
- not affiliated with a larger controlling unit
- not subject to control by others self-governing
Synonyms for independent:
autarkic
autarkical
autonomous
breakaway
case-by-case
commutative
fissiparous
free
independence
independency
indie
individual
item-by-item
nonparasitic
nonsymbiotic
powerful
resilient
self-dependent
self-determining
self-directed
self-reliant
self-subsistent
self-subsisting
self-sufficient
self-sufficing
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Antonyms for independent:
aligned
appurtenant
based on
conditional
conditional on
connected
contingent
contingent on
contingent upon
controlled
controlled by
counting
counting on
dependent
depending
depending on
determined
determined by
helpless
hingeing on
influenced by
interdependent
non-self-governing
nonautonomous
nonindependent
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