self-standing en · ADJ
Etymology
From self- + standing. Compare Dutch zelfstandig (“independent”), German selbstständig (“independent, self-reliant”).
Meanings
- (not-comparable) Standing or existing by one's own (or something's own) power, ability or competence; not reliant on others; independent.
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(not-comparable) Lacking affixes; being a stem.
a self-standing word
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| selfstanding | alternative, rare | lexicographic |