self-standing

See also: selfstanding

English

Alternative forms

• selfstanding (rare)

Etymology

From self- +‎ standing. Compare Dutch zelfstandig (“independent”), German selbstständig (“independent, self-reliant”).

Adjective

self-standing (not comparable)

1. Standing or existing by one's own power, ability or competence; not reliant on others; independent.
2. (grammar) Lacking affixes; being a stem.

   a self-standing word