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freestanding

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free⋅stand⋅ing

[free-stan-ding]
–adjective
1. (of sculpture or architectural elements) unattached to a supporting unit or background; standing alone.
2. not affiliated with others of its kind; independent; autonomous: a freestanding clinic, not connected with any hospital.
Also, free-standing.


Origin:
1875–80; free + standing
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free·stand·ing   (frē'stān'dĭng)   
adj.  Standing or operating independently of anything else: a freestanding bell tower; a freestanding maternity clinic.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: free·stand·ing
Pronunciation: 'frE-'stand-i[ng]
Function: adjective
: being independent; especially : not part ofor affiliated with another organization freestanding surgical center> freestanding emergency clinic>
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