internet-independent
|in-ter-net-in-de-pen-dent|
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/ˌɪntərˈnɛt ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
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/ˌɪntəˈnɛt ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
self-sufficient without internet
Etymology
'internet-independent' is a compound word formed from 'internet' and 'independent'. 'Internet' originates from 'interconnected network', while 'independent' comes from Latin 'independens', meaning 'not dependent'.
'Internet' was coined in the 1970s as a short form of 'interconnected network'. 'Independent' has been used in English since the 15th century.
The term 'internet-independent' has always meant not relying on the internet, a concept that has become more relevant with the rise of digital technology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not reliant on the internet for functioning or operation.
The device is designed to be internet-independent, ensuring it works even without a connection.
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Last updated: 2025/03/06 05:21