free-standing

Not attached anywhere

Free-standing describes something that stands on its own without being attached to or supported by another structure.

A free-standing bookshelf doesn't need to be mounted to a wall.

A free-standing house isn't connected to neighboring buildings.

The term extends to organizations or units that operate independently: a free-standing emergency room, a free-standing graduate program.

independent

detached

Apart or uninvolved

standalone · discrete · individual · isolated · autonomous · unconnected · distinct · single · apart · segregated

structural

column

Vertical structural element

  • pillarUpright architectural support
  • statueThree-dimensional sculpted likeness
  • sculptureShaped three-dimensional art

monolith · obelisk · totem · pedestal · plinth · kiosk · signage · billboard · lamppost · flagpole

monumental

menhir

Prehistoric upright stone monument

  • steleInscribed memorial pillar
  • cairnMemorial stone pile
  • dolmenMegalithic stone tomb

henge · cenotaph · milestone · signpost · monument · megalith · cromlech · runestone

portable

mobile

Capable of movement

prefabricated · collapsible · convertible · expandable · flexible · versatile · wheeled · adjustable · temporary · demountable

Opposites
attachment/mounting

free-standingwall-mounted

Fixed to vertical surface

mounted · attached · built-in · fixed · anchored

structural integration

free-standingbuilt-in

Included as standard

integrated · embedded · fitted · modular · incorporated

structural dependence

free-standingbuilt-in

Included as standard

integrated · embedded · recessed · fitted · load-bearing

Family

free, stand, standing, freedom, understand, freed, freely, understanding, outstanding

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G