autonomous
/ɔːˈtɒnəməs/
au · ton · o · mous
ɔː · ˈtɒn · ə · məs
English Definition
adj. independent self-governing free
Significado en Español
autónomo, independiente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tự trị, độc lập
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Example Sentence
The region was granted autonomous status.
该地区被授予自治地位。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
auto-(self) + nom(law) + ous → Self-governing.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is most similar in meaning to “autonomous”.
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Independent
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Dependent
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C
Ordinary
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D
Unrelated
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A — Independent.
“autonomous” means adj. independent self-governing free
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
After the revolution, the colony finally became a fully ______ nation.
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dependent
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B
controlled
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C
subject
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D
autonomous
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D — autonomous.
“autonomous” means adj. independent self-governing free
Common questions about “autonomous”
What does “autonomous” mean?
autonomous — adj. independent self-governing free. In Chinese: 自治的；独立的.
How do you pronounce “autonomous”?
autonomous is pronounced /ɔːˈtɒnəməs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: au · ton · o · mous.
How do you use “autonomous” in a sentence?
The region was granted autonomous status. (该地区被授予自治地位。)
What are synonyms for “autonomous”?
independent, self-governing — all close in meaning to autonomous (adj. independent self-governing free).
Is “autonomous” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. autonomous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “autonomous”?
auto-(self) + nom(law) + ous → Self-governing.
