selfstanding

See also: self-standing

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From self- +‎ standing. Compare Dutch zelfstandig (“independent”), German selbstständig (“independent, self-reliant”).

Adjective

selfstanding (comparative more selfstanding, superlative most selfstanding)

  1. standing or existing in ones own power, ability or competence, non-reliant
  2. individual; independent
  3. (grammar) lacking affixes, stem
    selfstanding word
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