ˌində̇ˈpendən(t)s, -dēˈ- noun
Etymology: from independent, after such pairs as English competent : competence
1. : the quality or state of being independent : freedom , liberty
their declaration of independence
national independence
political independence
intellectual independence
independence from the mother country
enjoyed independence of outside control
2. archaic : competence 2
had a considerable independence , besides two good livings — Jane Austen
3. : a grayish to dark purplish blue that is redder and stronger than flag blue