self-standing
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See also: selfstanding
English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- selfstanding (rare)
Etymology[edit]
From self- + standing. Compare Dutch zelfstandig (“independent”), German selbstständig (“independent, self-reliant”).
Adjective[edit]
self-standing (not comparable)
- Standing or existing by one's own power, ability or competence; not reliant on others; independent.
- (grammar) Lacking affixes; being a stem.
- a self-standing word