SEMI-INDEPENDENT Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

semi-independent

adjective

Definition of semi-independent

as in autonomous

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Recent Examples of semi-independent Large integrated structures connect previously semi-independent parts of the system. — Lawrence Rosenberg, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Unlike vertebrates, whose very heartbeat and breath depend on central brain control, many insects operate with multiple semi-independent neural centers, including cockroaches (order Blattodea). — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Feb. 2026 More than a quarter are in private schools, thanks to school vouchers, and one in seven are in semi-independent charter schools. — Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026 Under such a scheme, an army separated into semi-independent corps led by senior commanders and equipped with varying numbers of infantry divisions, cavalry regiments, and their own field artillery. — Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for semi-independent

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Cleora is instead testing whether autonomous construction systems can be integrated into a functioning community while maintaining architectural variety and controlling costs.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
Without getting into the legalities around breaking contracts, Newcastle were negotiating with an autonomous entity in Saudi club Al Ahli.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of autonomous

Adjective

Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots, was forced to roll out a second artificial surface after the World Cup because its first attempt didn’t pass an independent lab test as required by the NFL and NFLPA.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Assessing the entries this year were a total of six panels, comprised of independent experts from across the industry, including top writers, authors and broadcasters from England and Scotland.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of independent

Adjective

The elections produced semiautonomous administrations in Scotland and Wales led by parties devoted to independence and the breakup of the United Kingdom - though neither has that policy on the front burner.

— CBS News, CBS News, 9 May 2026
UAVs may be remotely piloted, semiautonomous, or, increasingly, fully autonomous.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026

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