SEMI-INDEPENDENT Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

semi-independent

adjective

Definition of semi-independent

as in autonomous

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Recent Examples of semi-independent Large integrated structures connect previously semi-independent parts of the system. — Lawrence Rosenberg, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Unlike vertebrates, whose very heartbeat and breath depend on central brain control, many insects operate with multiple semi-independent neural centers, including cockroaches (order Blattodea). — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Feb. 2026 More than a quarter are in private schools, thanks to school vouchers, and one in seven are in semi-independent charter schools. — Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026 Under such a scheme, an army separated into semi-independent corps led by senior commanders and equipped with varying numbers of infantry divisions, cavalry regiments, and their own field artillery. — Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for semi-independent

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On the Chinese side of the border, in the autonomous region of Tibet, the deluge overwhelmed Gyirong Port, a major border crossing with Nepal that, in scenes reminiscent of a disaster movie, appears to have been completely washed away.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
The pilot covered one subsystem, rather than demonstrating autonomous maintenance of an entire quantum computer.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of autonomous

Adjective

Meta is also promising to do a better job of verifying users' ages and has agreed to report regularly to an independent auditor.

— Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
The agreement also fully exempts credits for independent film — which account for 10% of the $750 million program — from the cap.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of independent

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The elections produced semiautonomous administrations in Scotland and Wales led by parties devoted to independence and the breakup of the United Kingdom - though neither has that policy on the front burner.

— CBS News, CBS News, 9 May 2026
UAVs may be remotely piloted, semiautonomous, or, increasingly, fully autonomous.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026

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