autopendism
Autopendism refers to the state or quality of being self-suspended or self-regulating without external support. In a philosophical or socio-economic context, it describes the practice of maintaining independence and internal balance within a system or individual.
Examples
3 of 5The artist's sculpture achieved a sense of autopendism, appearing to float without visible wires.
The artist's sculpture achieved a sense of autopendism, appearing to float without visible wires.
The proposed economic model promotes regional autopendism to reduce reliance on international trade.
The proposed economic model promotes regional autopendism to reduce reliance on international trade.
I'm trying to reach a level of personal autopendism where I don't care about social media validation.
I'm trying to reach a level of personal autopendism where I don't care about social media validation.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of an 'automatic pendulum' (auto-pend) that keeps itself swinging without anyone touching it.
Quick Quiz
The spacecraft was designed for _____, allowing it to maintain its orbit without commands from Earth.
Correct!
The correct answer is: autopendism
Examples
The artist's sculpture achieved a sense of autopendism, appearing to float without visible wires.
everydayThe artist's sculpture achieved a sense of autopendism, appearing to float without visible wires.
The proposed economic model promotes regional autopendism to reduce reliance on international trade.
formalThe proposed economic model promotes regional autopendism to reduce reliance on international trade.
I'm trying to reach a level of personal autopendism where I don't care about social media validation.
informalI'm trying to reach a level of personal autopendism where I don't care about social media validation.
In structural engineering, autopendism describes a mechanism that maintains equilibrium through internal counterweights.
academicIn structural engineering, autopendism describes a mechanism that maintains equilibrium through internal counterweights.
Our corporate strategy for the next decade is focused on financial autopendism and asset liquidation.
businessOur corporate strategy for the next decade is focused on financial autopendism and asset liquidation.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
in a state of autopendism
in a state of autopendism
the path to autopendism
the path to autopendism
total autopendism
total autopendism
Often Confused With
Autonomy refers to the right of self-government, while autopendism specifically emphasizes the mechanical or systemic balance of being self-suspended or self-regulating.
Usage Notes
Use this word primarily in technical, philosophical, or academic contexts when describing a system that functions independently of external forces. It is less common in casual conversation and may require context clues for the reader.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 'autopendism' with 'appendix' or 'appendage' due to the shared root 'pend', but they are unrelated in meaning.
Memory Tip
Think of an 'automatic pendulum' (auto-pend) that keeps itself swinging without anyone touching it.
Word Origin
Derived from the Greek 'auto-' (self) and the Latin 'pendere' (to hang, weigh, or pay).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Often used in futurist literature to describe cities or systems that are entirely self-contained.
Quick Quiz
The spacecraft was designed for _____, allowing it to maintain its orbit without commands from Earth.
Correct!
The correct answer is: autopendism
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