See also: selfstanding
English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From self- + standing. Compare Dutch zelfstandig (“independent”), German selbstständig (“independent, self-reliant”).
Adjective
[edit]self-standing (not comparable)
- Standing or existing by one's own (or something's own) power, ability or competence; not reliant on others; independent.
- Synonyms: stand-alone, freestanding
- (grammar) Lacking affixes; being a stem.
- a self-standing word