ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Self-supporting

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Self-supporting is an adjective meaning Characterized by self-support.

Meaning

Characterized by self-support.

Example Sentences

With a self-supporting body and without separate underframe, this design offers scope for improved sound insulation; […].
Now that's really very kind and generous of you; very thoughtful indeed, Mr. Dixson. Yes, we have a variety of useful organisations in the parish, and most of them, as you tactfully suggest, are not by any means self-supporting.

Synonyms for self-supporting

Depending on context, synonyms include self-supported, independent.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include independent, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, self-reliant, self-sustaining, self-directed.

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