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Updated June 2026
In a manner free from outside control or influence, acting autonomously. It also means occurring separately or without connection to other things.
“The researchers worked independently to verify the experimental results.”
/ɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/
in·de·pend·ent·ly
Features 'LY' ending with multiple common vowels; contains 'INDE' prefix
Worth 22 points; 'Y' adds value at the end
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