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income-independent

|in/come-in/de/pen/dent|

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/ˈɪnˌkʌm ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

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/ˈɪnkʌm ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

unaffected by income

Etymology
Etymology Information

The term 'income-independent' combines 'income,' from Middle English 'incom,' meaning 'money received,' and 'independent,' from Latin 'independens,' meaning 'not dependent.'

Historical Evolution

'Income' evolved from the Old French 'encombre,' while 'independent' came from the Latin 'independens.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'income' referred to any form of revenue, while 'independent' meant 'not relying on others.' The combined term now refers to something not influenced by income.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not influenced or affected by the amount of income one has.

The scholarship is income-independent, allowing students from all financial backgrounds to apply.

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Last updated: 2025/01/20 15:51