Etymology and Meaning
Freestanding is an adjective that means "not attached to or supported by anything else." It is derived from the following elements:
Origin
The word "freestanding" first appeared in the late 14th century. It was originally used to describe buildings or structures that were not attached to any other structure or support. Over time, it came to be used more broadly to describe objects of any kind that can stand on their own without being attached to something else.
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Antonym
The antonym of "freestanding" is "attached."
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