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independently-produced

|in-de-pend-ent-ly-pro-duced|

B2

/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli prəˈdjuːst/

self-created

Etymology
Etymology Information

'independently-produced' originates from the combination of 'independent' and 'produce,' where 'independent' comes from Latin 'independens,' meaning 'not dependent,' and 'produce' from Latin 'producere,' meaning 'to bring forth.'

Historical Evolution

'independent' evolved from the Latin 'independens' through Old French 'independant,' and 'produce' from Latin 'producere' through Middle English 'producen.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'independent' meant 'not dependent on others,' and 'produce' meant 'to bring forth.' Together, they evolved to mean 'created without external control.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or manufactured without the influence or control of a larger organization or entity.

The film was independently-produced, allowing the director full creative control.

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Last updated: 2025/03/28 07:01