—adj. - a (often foll. By of) not depending on authority or control. B self-governing.

- a not depending on another person for one's opinions or livelihood. B (of income or resources) making it unnecessary to earn one's living.

- unwilling to be under an obligation to others.

- acting independently of any political party.

- not depending on something else for its validity etc. (independent proof).

- (of broadcasting, a school, etc.) Not supported by public funds. —n. Person who is politically independent. independence n. Independently adv.

adj. Related to the value of a price index.

n. Rubber for erasing pencil marks etc.

adj. - (foll. By to) showing indifference or lack of interest.

- neither good nor bad.

- of poor quality or ability. indifferently adv.

n. - difficulty in digesting food.

- pain caused by this.

n. Anger at supposed injustice etc.

adj. Not divisible.

adj. - unconquerable.

- unyielding. indomitably adv. [latin: related to *in-1, domito tame]

adj. That cannot be doubted. indubitably adv. [latin dubito doubt]

adj. Hard-working. industriously adv.