independently-backed
|in-de-pend-ent-ly-backed|
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli-bækt/
self-supported
Etymology
'independently-backed' originates from the combination of 'independent' and 'backed'. 'Independent' comes from Latin 'independens', meaning 'not dependent', and 'backed' is derived from the Old English 'bæc', meaning 'support'.
'independent' evolved from the Latin 'independens' through Middle English, while 'backed' transformed from Old English 'bæc' to the modern English 'backed'.
Initially, 'independent' meant 'not dependent', and 'backed' meant 'supported'. Together, they evolved to mean 'supported without external influence'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
supported or funded without reliance on external or affiliated organizations.
The project was independently-backed, ensuring unbiased results.
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Last updated: 2025/06/18 07:12