route-independent
|route-in-de-pend-ent|
/ˌruːt ɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/
not tied to a path
Etymology
'route-independent' originates from Modern English, specifically a compound of the words 'route' and 'independent'.
'route' derives from Old French 'route' (ultimately from Latin 'rupta' via Middle French and Middle English) meaning 'way' or 'road'; 'independent' comes from Latin 'independens' (in- 'not' + dependere 'to hang from') through Old French/Middle English. The compound 'route-independent' is a modern English formation combining those elements.
Initially, the component words meant 'way/path' (route) and 'not dependent' (independent); when combined, the compound simply expresses 'not dependent on a route' and has retained that compositional meaning in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not dependent on a particular route; able to operate or have the same effect regardless of the path taken (often used in networking or logistics).
The new protocol is route-independent, allowing packets to be delivered despite changing paths.
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Last updated: 2025/11/19 11:05