independence

in·de·pen·dence

noun \ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s\

Definition of INDEPENDENCE

1

: the quality or state of being independent

2

archaic : competence 1

Examples of INDEPENDENCE

1. She asserted her independence from her parents by getting her own apartment.
2. He has shown a fierce independence of spirit.
3. A month after independence, elections were held.

First Known Use of INDEPENDENCE

1640

Related to INDEPENDENCE

Synonyms: self–sufficiency, self-dependence, self-reliance, self-subsistence, self-support

Antonyms: dependence (also dependance), reliance

Related Words: autonomy, freedom, self-determination; potency, power, resilience, strength

Near Antonyms: helplessness, impotence, impotency, inadequacy, weakness

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Rhymes with INDEPENDENCE

dance attendance