self-standing

adj — 2 senses

self-standing

adj

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

1

Standing or existing by one's own (or something's own) power, ability or competence; not reliant on others; independent.

2

Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Lacking affixes; being a stem.

  • a self-standing word

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