independence

== English == === Alternative forms === independance (obsolete) === Etymology === From French indépendance. Analyzable as in- +‎ de- +‎ pend +‎ -ence or in- +‎ dependence. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dəns/ Hyphenation: in‧de‧pend‧ence === Noun === independence (countable and uncountable, plural independences) The quality or state of being independent; lack of dependence; the state of not being reliant on, or controlled by, others. The state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====