self supporting
/ˌsɛlfsəˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
adjective
- Able to support oneself financially or physically without help from others.
- The structure is self-supporting, so it doesn't need any external beams.
- The charity became self-supporting through donations and fundraising events.
- After college, he got a job and became self-supporting.
- Describing a structure that stands without external support.
- The architect designed a self-supporting dome made entirely of glass.
- A self-supporting wall does not require additional columns.
- The tent uses a self-supporting frame that pops up instantly.