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independence

/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/
in · de · pen · dence
Adverb:independently
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Plural:independences
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Adjective:independent
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• noun

1

The state or quality of being free from outside control, influence, or the requirement to rely on others for support or subsistence.

Example

"Moving into her own apartment gave her a newfound sense of personal and financial independence."

2

The exercise of full political self-government and sovereignty by a country, state, or territory over its own affairs and populace.

Example

"The nation celebrates the anniversary of its independence with cultural festivals every summer."

3

In probability and statistics, the property whereby the occurrence of one event or variable has no effect on the probability of another.

Example

"The statistical model assumes the mutual independence of all sample observations."

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• Rhymes for independence

• Nearby Words

indention
indenture
indentured
independence
independent
independently
indescribable

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-17th century from 'independent' and the noun suffix '-ence', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'dependere', meaning 'to hang from' or 'be reliant upon'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Independence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/independence
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