self-supporting

comparative more self-supporting · superlative most self-supporting

1. Characterized by self-support.

   With a self-supporting body and without separate underframe, this design offers scope for improved sound insulation; […].

   1963 August, “British Railways in 1962—The Annual Report”, in Modern Railways, pages 119–120

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   Now that's really very kind and generous of you; very thoughtful indeed, Mr. Dixson. Yes, we have a variety of useful organisations in the parish, and most of them, as you tactfully suggest, are not by any means self-supporting.

   1934, Ernest Bramah [pseudonym; Ernest Brammah Smith], The Bravo of London

   Synonyms: self-supported