freestanding

or free-stand·ing

[ free-stan-ding ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

(of sculpture or architectural elements) unattached to a supporting unit or background; standing standing alone.
not affiliated with others of its kind; independent; autonomous:
a freestanding clinic, not connected with any hospital.

freestanding

/ ˌfriːˈstændɪŋ /

standing apart; not attached to or supported by another object
(in systemic grammar) denoting a clause that can stand alone as a sentence; denoting or being a main clause Compare bound 1

First recorded in 1875–80; free + standing

Built circa 2700 BC, it is the oldest freestanding mud-brick building in the world.

Prior to 1897, baths were taken in freestanding tubs in front of the fire in the bedrooms.

That is why for years scanners have been freestanding and fully visible in many airport concourses.

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