self-supporting
səˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt, ˌsɛlf- noun
the supporting or maintaining of oneself or itself without reliance on outside aid.
Origin:
1760–70
1760–70
Related forms
self-sup·port·ed, adjective
self-sup·port·ed·ness, noun
self-sup·port·ing, adjective
self-sup·port·ing·ly, adverb
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| self-supporting | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | able to support or maintain oneself without the help of others |
| 2. | able to stand up or hold firm without support, props, attachments, etc |
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