self-standing

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English

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Etymology

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

Adjective

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self-standing (not comparable)

  1. Standing or existing by one's own power, ability or competence; not reliant on others; independent.
  2. (grammar) Lacking affixes; being a stem.
    a self-standing word