entry-independent
|en-try-in-de-pen-dent|
/ˈɛntri ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
not relying on entry
Etymology
The word 'entry-independent' is a compound formed in English from 'entry' and 'independent', where 'entry' refers to the act of entering or input, and 'independent' means not relying on something else.
'Entry-independent' was formed in modern English by combining the noun 'entry' and the adjective 'independent', following the pattern of English compound adjectives.
Initially, it meant 'not dependent on entry', and this meaning has remained consistent in its usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not dependent on or not affected by the entry or input of something else; able to function or exist independently of a particular entry.
The system is entry-independent, so it works regardless of user input.
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Last updated: 2025/08/07 00:02