(graph theory) a set of vertices of a graph, such that no pair of them are adjacent to each other; in other words, a set of vertices which are all "independent" of each other

(graph theory) the number of vertices in a maximum independent set of a given graph, often denoted as 𝛼=𝛼(G)

plural of independent set

a city that does not form part of another general-purpose local government entity

A person who works outside traditional academia in the pursuit of truth and knowledge.

A person working independently, under a contract; a self-employed person.

Possessing enough wealth that one does not need financial support from others or income from employment.

plural of independent variable

plural of independent clause

Income from one's own assets resulting in no need for employment.