selfstanding

See also: self-standing

English

Alternative forms

• self-standing

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