freestanding
adjective/ˈfriˌstændɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #17,420 most common English word
Meaning
able to stand alone without support or attachment to anything else.
Example sentence
The architect designed freestanding shelving units that could be placed anywhere in the room without being attached to the wall.
Synonyms & related words
- independent
- self-supporting
- standalone
- detached
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