freestanding

adjective free·stand·ing \ˈfrē-ˈstan-diŋ\

: standing alone without being attached to or supported by something else

Full Definition of FREESTANDING

: standing alone or on its own foundation free of support or attachment <a freestanding wall>

: independent 1; especially : not being part of or affiliated with another organization <a freestanding clinic> <a freestanding city> <a freestanding computer store>

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First Known Use of FREESTANDING

1876

Related to FREESTANDING

Synonyms: detached, disconnected, discrete, free, separate, single, unattached, unconnected

Antonyms: attached, connected, joined, linked

Other Architecture Terms

buttress, casita, cornice, fanlight, garret, lintel, parapet, pilaster, plinth

Rhymes with FREESTANDING

commanding, crash landing, crossbanding, hardstanding, long-standing, outstanding, upstanding

FREE-STANDING Defined for Kids

freestanding

adjective free·stand·ing \ˈfrē-ˈstan-diŋ\

Definition of FREESTANDING for Kids

: standing alone free of attachment or support <a freestanding wall>

Medical Dictionary

freestanding

adjective free·stand·ing \ˈfrē-ˈstand-iŋ\

Medical Definition of FREESTANDING

: being independent; especially : not part of or affiliated with another organization <a freestanding surgical center> <a freestanding emergency clinic>