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- [free-stan-ding]
- /ˈfriˈstæn dɪŋ/
- /ˌfriːˈstæn.dɪŋ/
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- [free-stan-ding]
- /ˈfriˈstæn dɪŋ/
Definitions of freestanding word
- adjective freestanding (of sculpture or architectural elements) unattached to a supporting unit or background; standing alone. 1
- adjective freestanding not affiliated with others of its kind; independent; autonomous: a freestanding clinic, not connected with any hospital. 1
- noun freestanding Not supported by another structure. 1
- adjective freestanding not supported 1
- adjective freestanding independent 1
- adjective freestanding A freestanding piece of furniture or other object is not attached to anything, or stands on its own away from other things. 0
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Origin of freestanding
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; free + standing
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Parts of speech for Freestanding
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
freestanding popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
freestanding usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for freestanding
adjective freestanding
- self-supporting — the supporting or maintaining of oneself or itself without reliance on outside aid.
- unconnected — not connected; not joined together or attached: an unconnected wire.
- separate — to keep apart or divide, as by an intervening barrier or space: to separate two fields by a fence.
- detached — Someone who is detached is not personally involved in something or has no emotional interest in it.
- unattached — not attached.
Antonyms for freestanding
adjective freestanding
- attached — If you are attached to someone or something, you like them very much.
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