independence
//ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dəns//
Forms
- Plural
- independences
Definitions
1.The quality or state of being independent; lack of dependence; the state of not being reliant on, or controlled by, others.
- In 1947, India gained independence from the British Empire.
- Bob the aforesaid, and his present chances of deriving a competent independence from the honourable profession to which he had devoted himself.
2.The state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2791
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
From French indépendance.
Analyzable as in- + de- + pend + -ence or in- + dependence.