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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Standing or existing by one's own (or something's own) power, ability or competence; not reliant on others; independent..
a self-standing word
Use self-standing when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Self-standing means Standing or existing by one's own (or something's own) power, ability or competence; not reliant on others; independent..
Common synonyms include stand-alone, freestanding.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
a self-standing word
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