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How do you spell Independent?

Correct spelling

independent

Ends in DENT, not DANT. A DENT in dependence.

Why is independent spelled this way?

ENT not ANT at the end. The word means not hanging from something else — IN + DEPEND + ENT.

Common misspellings of independent

independantindependendindipendentindapendent

Example

She became financially independent at 25.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell independent?+
The correct spelling is "independent". Ends in DENT, not DANT. A DENT in dependence.
Is it independant or independent?+
The correct spelling is "independent", not "independant". This word gets 50,000+ monthly searches.

Other commonly misspelled words

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